Software Development Specialist 3 (5 positions)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency. Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development) is seeking candidates for this role. The primary technology for this position is the Microsoft .Net Environment, with Structured Query Language (SQL) as secondary technology.

Requirements

Option 1: 60 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
Option 2: Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 42 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 36 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment).
Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Possessing the experience in the required, primary technology (Microsoft .Net Environment) as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Possessing the required technology related experience (Microsoft .Net Environment and Structured Query Language (SQL)) listed in the position description.

Responsibilities

Performs impacts analyses to identify interdependencies.
Assist with design reviews.
Creates detailed test designs & test plans.
Coordinates execution of unit & system test scripts, debugging efforts & defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing, & software implementation & deployment tasks.
Leads the development, implementation & monitoring of IT quality assurance standards & testing.

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 )
Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!