Senior Integration Software Engineer

Salary : $95,804.80 - $155,396.80 Annually
Location : 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00322
Division: Regional Administration
Department: IS-Admin
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central


WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council , the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.


We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.


Information Services is the central IT department within the Regional Administration (RA) division that supports all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the Council's core services.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Senior Integration Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains APIs and integration solutions. This includes analysis, release, and deployment of APIs and Integration solutions on multiple platforms. They collaborate with technology and business units and, as needed, with technology partners to provide guidance, make recommendations, and build APIs and integration solutions that make data available to systems and/or users such as software engineers.

The Senior Integration Software Engineer ensures the security, performance, and availability of APIs and integration solutions. They consistently communicate the value of standardized integrations and development processes. They are a strong teammate and can listen, lead, and mentor others effectively.

The ideal candidate has a high degree of expertise in APIs and integration technologies. They work on small to large integration projects and have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, take direction, and think innovatively. They are curious and have a proven track record of developing successful integration solutions.
Full Salary Range:
$46.06 - $74.71 Hourly $95,804.80 - $155,396.80 Annually

Note: The hiring salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, the Council's internal pay structures, and the total compensation package.

Note: This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with both remote and onsite options. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Note: This posting will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings.

What you would do in this job
What you would do in this job

• Implement end-to-end API and Integration delivery, including requirements, design, development, documentation, testing, maintenance, and support.
• Work with Microsoft Azure Tools to deploy code to the Azure cloud environment
• Use Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or higher, Visual Studio Code, and other development tools for custom software development and maintenance.
• Utilize GitHub for source control and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Use Azure DevOps Boards to document user stories and tasks and coordinate work.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and distribution of standards and best practices for API and Integration development
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve integration performance and functionality issues.
• Use Terraform to create and update Azure resources.
• Partner with project managers to estimate effort, assign tasks, and track progress to meet timelines and realign project efforts when work is off-course or solutions are not technically feasible.
• Conduct code reviews for quality, security, and adherence to development standards.
• Develop and maintain unit tests for custom-built APIs and Integrations.
• Ensure ongoing stability and performance of deployed APIs and Integrations.
• Provide guidance and technical development support to Software Engineers if needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve application development practices.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset.
• Document data movement, write requirements and technical documentation for integration solutions and user acceptance test plans.
• May serve as technical lead on mid-size to large integration development projects.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of completed education (bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field) and professional experience designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining API's and other Integration solutions.

• Master's degree and (3) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and (5) years of experience
• Associate's degree and (7) years of experience
• High school diploma/GED and (9) years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience developing integration solutions using C# and .NET 8 and above, using the ASP. Net Minimal API framework, and Azure Functions.
• Strong understanding of REST and SOAP-based APIs.
• Experience with Integration Tools (Preferred: Microsoft Azure Integration Tools) to build integration solutions, including Azure Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Application Insights, and more.
• Experience using GitHub Enterprise for source control and GitHub Actions for CI/CD Pipeline
• Experience using and managing APIs in APIM
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert in the Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• Ability to gather and understand stakeholders' requirements, needs, and objectives to ensure solutions meet business expectations
• Experience writing integration functional and technical requirements and test documents
• Ability to examine and understand existing code efficiently
• Ability to work effectively with IT professionals, project managers, business partners and vendors

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience using Postman for testing APIs.
• Experience using Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols and/or Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Understanding the OWASP Top 10 security risks for APIs
• Designing, developing, and maintaining data integrations (data pipelines/ETL/ETL-extracting, transforming, and loading data) using various types of data sources and sinks
• Experience using Terraform to create Azure Resources
• Experience working with Azure Virtual Networks to connect cloud and on-premises resources.
• Understanding of database design principles and experience writing SQL Server and Oracle-based queries.
• Understanding of how to utilize multiple integration patterns to build solutions that best suit data movement requirements.
• Experience working with Databricks or other Data Warehouses.
• Understanding of GraphQL and gRPC.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a comprehensive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information
Union/Grade: AFSCME/Pay Grade I FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No


What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites, and periodic after-hours availability for incident escalations or major service disruptions.


What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications
2. We rate your education and experience
3. We conduct a structured panel interview
4. We conduct a selection interview

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, if you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check verifying education, employment, and criminal history. We may conduct a driving record check and/or physical, if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.


If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

Security Policy:
This position involves direct access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI) as defined by the FBI CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Policy. In accordance with section 5.12.1.1 of the FBI CJIS Security Policy, final candidates must agree to submit to a state-of-residence and national fingerprint-based record check. If the record check reveals criminal convictions, the Metropolitan Transit Police Department and/or the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will review the nature and circumstances of those convictions to determine whether access to Criminal Justice Information would be permissible. If it is determined that access to Criminal Justice Information would not be permissible, the candidate will no longer be eligible for this position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
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We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

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• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
• Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.Type N/A if not applicable.
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The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:

• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

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Please select the option that best describes your level of related education and years of progressively responsible experience in information technology or a related field.

• High school diploma/GED AND 9 or more years of related experience.
• Associate's degree AND 7 or more years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree AND 5 or more years of related experience.
• Master's degree AND 3 or more years of related experience.

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Any of the following combinations of completed education (bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a closely related field) and professional experience designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining API's and other Integration solutions. If this does not apply to you, type "N/A."
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The salary range for this position is $46.06 - $74.71 hourly and $95,804.80 - $155,396.80. annually. Please list your minimum compensation expectation below. The starting salary will be based on the selected candidates' experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity, and includes a generous benefits package. NOTE: If selected for the position, our salary offer will NOT exceed the top of the full salary range.
08


Please select the areas below with which you have experience (Select all that apply).

• Azure 900 Certification
• C# and .NET Core 8+
• API Lifecycle
• REST APIs
• Postman API Testing Tools
• Azure Functions
• Azure API Management
• Azure Application Insights
• GitHub Enterprise
• GitHub Actions
• Technical Documentation and Requirements Gathering
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle
• GitHub CoPilot
• Integration Patterns
• Incident, Service and Change Management
• None of the above.

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Please select the areas below with which you have experience (select all that apply).

• CJIS Certification
• SOAP
• Postman Enterprise Administration
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure API Center
• Terraform
• OWASP Top 10 for APIs
• PowerShell Scripting/Azure CLI
• Bash scripting (Linux) used for CI/CD pipelines
• Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols
• GraphQL
• gRPC
• None of the above.

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Please describe your experience in API and integration development, including the organization, responsibilities held, and duration of position(s). If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
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Please describe iPaaS solutions that you have experience working with. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
12


Please describe the development methodologies and tools you have used to design and build APIs and Integrations. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
13


Please describe Integration patterns you have experience developing and or using to move data from one system to another. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
14


Please describe any experience managing APIs in APIM. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
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This is a hybrid position that currently requires working at least 2 days per month in the office at 390 Robert Street, St. Paul, MN. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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In detail, please describe your experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".
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Describe your experience working and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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