Salesforce Developer (Software Development Specialist 3 - PN 20014894)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health’s Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) administers enterprise computer-based management systems, maintains agency networks and servers, and develops and implements strategies to meet current and future technology needs. The Software Development Specialist 3 will develop software applications and perform analysis and design, primarily using Salesforce. The role supports system requirements, application development standards, testing, deployment, and ongoing business application support.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly position at 246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated starting pay is $41.81 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $43.90 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. The role is classified and represented by OCSEA.

Minimum qualifications include specified combinations of relevant work experience and education, with at least 12 months of experience in the position’s primary technology, Salesforce. Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the qualifications in their application. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Official transcripts for post-secondary education claimed in the application may be requested before a formal offer.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of work experience in Salesforce, the primary technology specified for the position.
• One of the following qualification paths: 60 months of combined experience in assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews, and ensuring application development standards are met; or completion of an associate core program in computer science or information systems plus 42 months of combined experience in those areas; or completion of an undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems plus 36 months of combined experience in those areas; or equivalent of the minimum class qualifications.
• Applications must clearly describe the experience, education, or training used to meet minimum qualifications.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Experience designing, configuring, and coding Salesforce applications.
• Experience developing Apex code.
• Experience with SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) and SOSL (Salesforce Object Search Language).
• Experience with Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Experience as a lead worker or project lead.
• Experience working with customers to identify, interpret, design, and analyze application-development needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify interdependencies between systems and data.
• Collaborate with OMIS staff on system design reviews.
• Perform code reviews and ensure agency application development standards are met.
• Work with assigned OMIS staff to identify and document system software requirements.
• Define problems and develop potential solutions.
• Provide post-production support for business applications, including routine maintenance, enhancements, and research to troubleshoot production software errors.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating software development tools and methodologies, including writing and remediation.
• Coordinate unit and system test scripts, debugging, defect tracking, user acceptance testing, and software implementation and deployment tasks.
• Assist the OMIS team with Salesforce application training materials and software user guides.
• Document program and application source code, including use cases and inline code comments, and support departmental standards, programming criteria, and documentation and review of application development lifecycle activities.

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.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed