Software Development Specialist 2

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking

Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety in Columbus, OH invites applications for a Software Development Specialist 2. This full-time role supports application development, testing, and QA activities at the Charles D Shipley Building.

Typical hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with OCSEA union membership and a $38.01 compensation rate. The position emphasizes systems analysis, test design, automated testing, and coordination of test scripts.

Qualifications

• 48 mos. combined work experience in systems analysis, developing/modifying programs for computer applications and testing/implementation.
• Option 2 requires an associate core program in computer science or information systems with 30 mos. related experience.
• Option 3 requires undergraduate core program with 24 mos. related experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Designs & performs systems analysis, recommends application solutions & tests & corrects programs related to testing and implementation; assists with documentation.
• Reviews & assists with creating test designs & test plans; creates, modifies & runs automated tests; coordinates execution of test scripts and defect tracking.
• Works with QA leads to develop, monitor IT quality assurance standards and testing; performs performance & load testing.
• Assists with test analysis and documentation and supports user acceptance testing.

Skills

Software Development/Implementation

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

Associate core program in computer science or information systems

Undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems

Tools

Microsoft .Net Environment

Software Testing/QA Tools

Job description

Job Description - Software Development Specialist 2 (26000654)

Software Development Specialist 2 ( 26000654 )

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information : Kristopher Croom | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $38.01

Schedule

Full‑time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills : Collaboration, Customer Focus

Primary Technology : Software Testing/ Quality Assurance Tools

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: Software Testing/QA Tools

SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft .Net Environment

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On‑site!
• Cafeteria On‑site!

What you’ll do as a Software Development Specialist 3:

• Designs & performs systems analysis, recommends application solutions &/or tests & corrects programs as it relates to testing & implementation & assists with documentation.
• Reviews & assists with creating test designs & test plans; Creates, modifies & runs automated tests; Creates & reviews test data for performing test scenarios; Coordinates execution of test scripts, debugging efforts & defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing.
• Works with lead QA in the development, implementation & monitoring of IT quality assurance standards & testing; Performs performance & load testing.
• Assists with the designs & performs test analysis, recommends solutions for testing software, corrects programs used for testing, assists with documentation, assists in supporting user acceptance testing.

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

48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Option 2

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems

AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Option 3

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems

AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency 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.

Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description (See Job Duties: PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY : Software Testing/QA Tools; SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY : Microsoft .Net Environment are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

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Supplemental Information

• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.