Software Development Specialist 1 - PN 20064739

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a knowledgeable Software Development Specialist 1 for the Ohio Industrial Commission (OIC), Office of Information Technology. This role is critical in serving injured workers and Ohio employers through expeditious and impartial resolution of issues arising from workers’ compensation claims and through the establishment of adjudication policy. The successful candidate must have experience in automated testing, Java EE, and the software development life-cycle, coupled with excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. This is an on-site position requiring in-office presence at the William Green Building in Columbus, Ohio. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities and operates as a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Experience in automated testing
• Experience in Java EE
• Experience in the software development life-cycle
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology (Java EE)
• OR completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology (Java EE)
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology (Java EE)
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above
• Primary Technology: Java EE
• Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation
• Technical Skills: Programming
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data

Responsibilities

• Writes test cases &/or scripts for unit & systems testing with minimal to no supervision
• Creates or sets-up test data for performing test scenarios
• Executes unit test scripts and assists in executing system test scripts independently
• Verifies & documents unit & system test results to ensure software is producing desired results
• Debugs & revises programs when unit & system tests do not produce desired results
• Reads, writes, extracts &/or reports from individual file(s)
• Creates &/or modifies existing program modules (i.e., the creation of static content or graphics related to web-design is not software development)
• Complies with software reusability guidelines
• Uses report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools, program tracing/debugging tools, software development tools and versioning tools as required
• Learns & acquires new skills via training, seminars, self-directed study, research of published materials, etc.
• Applies development process

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees