Intermediate Application Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan with employer‑s{

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Intermediate Application Developer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of enterprise applications. The role focuses on secure, scalable solutions and collaboration within the OCIO | Enterprise Project team.

You will contribute to web, API, and cloud-enabled applications while applying disciplined SDLC practices, with growing independence in development initiatives and a commitment to engineering quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of enterprise application development experience.
• Experience developing and supporting software solutions.
• Experience with modern SDLC practices.
• Experience writing maintainable and scalable code.
• Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience integrating with applications using REST APIs, event-driven architectures, or middleware.
• Willingness to leverage AI tools to accelerate software delivery with sound engineering practices.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise applications and services.
• Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
• Implement scalable, secure software solutions aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate APIs and data across systems.
• Ensure maintainable code and reliable system behavior through disciplined engineering.

Skills

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

AI tools usage

Technical communication

SDLC

Tools

Source control systems

Automation testing

Cloud services

Job description

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:

• 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 working 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

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.

We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.

By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers.

We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.