Software Development Specialist 1 (PN 20014434)

Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Health in Columbus, OH, seeks a Software Development Specialist 1 to join the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Management Information Systems. The role focuses on developing/modifying applications, performing testing and debugging, and supporting QA activities within a public health technology context.

The position emphasizes test case creation, automated testing, data setup, and deployment tasks, leveraging SQL and QA tooling to ensure reliable software across the agency.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.
• Experience writing automated tests with Playwright or Selenium is desirable.
• Experience with software testing & implementation processes (UAT, source control) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write manual and automated test cases and scripts for unit and systems testing with minimal supervision.
• Execute test scripts and assist in functional testing.
• Verify and document test results to ensure expected software behavior.
• Create and maintain test data and test plans in accordance with agency standards.
• Perform software deployment tasks and use versioning tools as required.

Skills

Analyzation

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Tools

QA Tools

Job description

Job Description - Software Development Specialist 1 (PN 20014434) (260007L0)

Software Development Specialist 1 (PN 20014434) (260007L0)

Organization

Health

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

Primary Technology

Software Testing/ Quality Assurance Tools

About Us

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 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

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 of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• 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

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. 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 Notice

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.

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.