Software Development Specialist 2 (PN 20014404)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Management Information Systems administers the computer-based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and for the development and implementation of strategies that support the current and future technology needs of the agency. We are seeking a Software Development Specialist 2 to design and perform systems analysis, recommend application solutions and/or tests and correct programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assist with documentation. The primary technology is Microsoft .Net Environment.

Requirements

• 48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation, and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
• OR completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation, and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation, and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.
• Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
• Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
• Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Experience with .NET Framework – C#
• Experience with Azure Cloud Development (e.g., Azure Functions)
• Experience in web development (e.g., ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework)
• Experience with Azure DevOps (e.g., GIT)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Development

Responsibilities

• Work with business personnel to identify and document system software requirements
• Perform post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance, enhancements and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors
• Assist software development team in the review and evaluation of software development methodologies
• Perform software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities
• Assist in the development and documentation of appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming and systems development lifecycle activities
• Lead discussion(s) or formal meetings with technical and/or non-technical personnel on simple to moderate technical topics in support of software development

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree