Intermediate Application Developer

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Intermediate Application Developer to provide technical expertise for the development, integration, and support of enterprise applications within Application Services. Reporting to the CRM Integration Platform Manager, this role implements scalable, secure software solutions following established architectural standards.

You will contribute to building enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled apps while applying disciplined SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in enterprise application development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting software solutions.
• Experience working with modern software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience writing maintainable and scalable application code.
• Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience integrating with applications using REST APIs, event-driven architectures, or middleware platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate software delivery while applying critical thinking and engineering best practices.
• Willingness to continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities as part of the software development process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and support enterprise applications within Application Services.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications.
• Apply disciplined software development lifecycle practices and engineering quality standards.

Skills

Enterprise application development

AI tools in software delivery

Technical communication

Cloud environments

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

REST APIs

Middleware platforms

Event-driven architectures

Serverless / cloud services

Job description

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Job Title: Intermediate Application Developer

Department: OCIO | Enterprise Project

The Application Developer provides technical expertise for the development, integration, and support of enterprise applications within Application Services. Reporting to the CRM Integration Platform Manager, this role implements software solutions using scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering practices aligned with established architectural standards and development governance. Application Services designs, builds, integrates, and sustains long-lived enterprise applications supporting core institutional operations. The Application Developer contributes to the development and enhancement of enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications while applying disciplined software development lifecycle practices and engineering quality standards. This role serves as a developing technical contributor within the development team, executing implementation efforts, participating in technical design discussions, and applying established engineering practices with growing independence across development initiatives. The Application Developer supports the long-term sustainability of enterprise applications by writing maintainable code, contributing to reliable system behavior, and applying disciplined engineering practices across development work.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in enterprise application development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting software solutions.
• Experience working with modern software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience writing maintainable and scalable application code.
• Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience integrating with applications using REST APIs, event-driven architectures, or middleware platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate software delivery while applying critical thinking and engineering best practices.
• Willingness to continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities as part of the software development process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical collaboration.

Desired Education and Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in enterprise application development.
• Experience participating in technical design and architecture discussions.
• Experience developing applications in cloud-enabled environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and API development.
• Experience with serverless architectures, containerized applications, or cloud-native integration services.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using APIs, messaging, or integration platforms.
• Experience with AI orchestration and MCP servers.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in large, decentralized institutions.

Additional Information:

Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $70,100-$91,600 and the offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications. Target Salary Range: $70,100.00 - $91,600 Sub-function: Information Technology, Enterprise Applications Development Career Band: Individual Contributor- Specialized Career Level: S2 Location: Mount Hall (0311) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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