Applications Developer 1

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • $55,700 - $89,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Developer 1 position belongs to the Applications Development group, producing software solutions to support Engineering Technology Services and clients in the College of Engineering. This position includes customer interaction. Ensures all university and college policies are followed. Ensures all university, federal and state mandated programs are implemented and maintained. Manages and meets all compliance and reporting requirements of the university, college, departments, centers and/or units, as needed; adheres to the ITIL best practice framework. Applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of software development principles, technical capabilities, and best practices to execute tasks. Collaborates with other technical areas as required by the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• MVC and REST APIs (like Ruby on Rails)
• Ruby
• JavaScript
• Python
• Relational DB
• Agentic AI
• ServiceNow

Responsibilities

• Develops clean, efficient code based on user needs and technical specs.
• Translates requirements into functional applications.
• Assist with support of IT Service Management platform.
• Builds and maintains both front-end and back-end components, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Creates and executes test plans to identify and fix issues pre-deployment.
• Documents development processes clearly for future reference.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoots complex issues and implements solutions.
• Works with cross-functional teams for cohesive development.
• Stays current with industry trends and integrate relevant tools.
• Continuously seek ways to improve processes and software quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level