Software Development Specialist 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Software Development Specialist 3 plays a key role at the board. In this position, you will be responsible for writing, editing, testing, debugging, and optimizing program code to create or modify applications used by employees and the citizens of Ohio. You will work as part of a team of developers and/or as the primary/sole developer based on the need and work assignment. This role is an in-office position, requiring attendance on-site five days per week.

Requirements

• 60 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' 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 AND 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' 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 AND 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Software Development/Implementation

Nice To Haves

• The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, test, debug, and optimize program code to create or modify the applications used by employees and the citizens of Ohio.
• Work as part of a team of developers and/or as the primary/sole developer based on the need and work assignment.
• Ensure code passes functional, performance, and load tests and adheres to State of Ohio security standards.
• Participate in Agile planning activities such as effort estimation, sprint planning, and design reviews.
• Perform investigation and analysis of technology and processes to improve how the Department creates software.
• As a technical subject matter expert on a variety of application development subjects, share your knowledge to grow the capabilities of the entire team.
• Ensure the software products are high quality by participating in code reviews and coordinating with the application testing team on all aspects of testing.
• Assist IT leadership with the development, monitoring, and documentation of quality standards.

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