Hybrid Full-Stack Developer II: Impactful Java & API Work

OPERS; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Cafeteria

Free onsite parking

12 paid holidays

Job summary

OPERS in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Full Stack Developer 2 for our downtown hybrid team. You will design, build, deploy, and support web applications and services that power internal processes and serve our members.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply modern software delivery practices, and rely on Java, REST APIs, relational databases, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. A Bachelor’s degree or Java training with at least two years of web development experience is required.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Experience with REST API design and development, relational databases, and automated testing.
• 2+ years designing and developing web applications.
• 2+ years working with Java.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field with Java training (candidates without a degree may be considered with 4+ years of relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and support web applications and services that power internal processes and serve members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, automate processes, and improve reliability and efficiency of platforms.
• Apply modern software delivery practices and maintain code quality through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Web development

REST API design

Relational databases

Automated testing

CI/CD pipelines

Source control

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree + Java training

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

OPERS in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Full Stack Developer 2 for our downtown hybrid team. You will design, build, deploy, and support web applications and services that power internal processes and serve our members.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply modern software delivery practices, and rely on Java, REST APIs, relational databases, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. A Bachelor’s degree or Java training with at least two years of web development experience is required.