Software Development Specialist 1 (PN 20013716)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Dental coverage

Job summary

The Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) within the Ohio Department of Health seeks a Software Development Specialist 1 to develop or modify computer applications, perform testing and debugging, and assist with analysis and design. The role centers on software testing/QA tools to ensure robust health department systems.

Responsibilities include writing test cases, executing scripts, validating results, and supporting deployment and UAT.

Qualifications

• Minimum 36 months combined work experience in developing/modifying programs, testing/debugging and design/analysis in computer applications.
• Alternate paths include associate degree with 18 months of related experience or undergraduate core program with 12 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Write manual and automated test cases and scripts for unit and systems testing with minimal supervision.
• Execute test scripts and assist in executing functional tests independently.
• Verify and document test results to ensure software produces desired results.
• Create or modify test data and test plans per agency standards.
• Support user acceptance testing and software deployment activities.

Skills

Software Testing

QA Tools

Tools

SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Organization

Health

Work Location

246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation

$34.53/hour

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Who We Are

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

What You'll Do

The Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) administers the computer-based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and for the development and implementation of strategies that support the current and future technology needs of the agency. We are seeking a Software Development Specialist 1 to develop and/or modify programs for computer applications, perform testing and debugging and assist with analysis and design.

The primary technology for this position is Software Testing/Quality Assurance (QA) Tools.

This position will:

• Write manual and automated test cases and/or scripts for unit and systems testing to validate software functionality, usability and performance with minimal to no supervision
• Execute test scripts and assist in executing functional test scripts independently
• Verify and document test results to ensure software is producing desired results
• Assist in creating and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and test data to conduct performance testing and security scanning
• Create or set-up test data for performing test scenarios
• Assist in supporting user acceptance testing
• Perform software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities
• Create and/or modify necessary software testing documentation (e.g., test plan, test cases, automated test scripts, performance testing scripts) in accordance with agency standards
• Use report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools (e.g., SQL), program tracing/debugging tools, software development tools and versioning tools as required

Additional Information

Normal working hours areMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 33on theOCSEAPay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.20 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. 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 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. 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 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: 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.

Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Experience with writing automated tests with Playwright &/or Selenium
• Experience in software testing & implementation processes (e.g., User Acceptance Testing, Source Control Management)
• Experience using Azure DevOps to document test cases and project progress throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience using Git as a software repository
• Experience with writing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries using tools such as SQL Server Mgmt. Studio

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills:Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills:Information Technology, Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills:Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, 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.