Programmer - IT

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is hiring an entry- to intermediate-level Programmer in IT Applications. Under the mentorship of a programmer/analyst and the supervision of the IT Deputy Director of Application Development, the Programmer designs, develops, implements, and maintains software that serves the Court and its partners. The role collaborates with project management teams, database administrators, analysts, court staff, and other colleagues to develop and support software applications using modern development technologies and JavaScript libraries.

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt, unclassified position based at 65 South Front Street in Columbus, Ohio. The work schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The starting salary range is $76,000–$96,000, commensurate with experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States when applying; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Microsoft development technologies.
• Skill in interpreting and leveraging data insights.
• Basic-to-intermediate programming acumen, including understanding fundamental programming concepts and tools and applying them effectively with or without guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and be organized, with strong attention to detail and a focus on producing work with minimal errors.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, departments, and external partners to achieve common goals and enhance organizational performance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in an applications development discipline.
• Experience developing and managing applications using Microsoft development technologies and Microsoft SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project management team to refine technical software requirements.
• Create products that visualize and communicate software designs.
• Develop software solutions that meet project requirements using modern development technologies and JavaScript libraries, individually or as part of a team.
• Provide effective resource and time estimates for designed solutions.
• Create technical documentation to support maintenance of developed solutions.
• Track and manage source code changes in a team environment using source control management tools.
• Collaborate with database administrators and analysts to design and create database structures, including tables, procedures, views, and functions.
• Thoroughly test software solutions for reliability.
• Monitor software operation, support end users, and develop patches to ensure proper operation.
• Train and support court staff in the use of developed applications.
• Review code to ensure software products adhere to best practices.
• Work under supervision as an IT liaison to designated court offices.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Participation in public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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