Software Development Specialist 1 - PN 20064739

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Ohio Industrial Commission (OIC), Office of Information Technology, is seeking a knowledgeable software developer. The successful candidate must have experience in automated testing, Java EE and the software development life-cycle, as well as excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. The role involves writing test cases and scripts for unit and systems testing, creating and setting up test data, executing and documenting test results, debugging and revising programs, creating and modifying program modules, complying with software reusability guidelines, and using various development and versioning tools. The specialist is also expected to learn and acquire new skills through training, seminars, self-directed study, and research, and to apply development processes.

Requirements

experience in automated testing
experience in Java EE
experience in the software development life-cycle
excellent analytical abilities
problem-solving skills
36 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting
Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting
Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting
Possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting
Software Development/Implementation (Job Skills)
Programming (Technical Skills)
Software development/implementation (Technical Skills)
Attention to Detail (Professional Skills)
Interpreting Data (Professional Skills)

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