Software Development Specialist 4

Ohio Department of Children and Youth; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ohio Department of Children and Youth is seeking an on-site Software Developer/Analyst in Columbus to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications. You will work with IT architects and business areas to translate requirements into technical specifications using C#/.NET, VB.NET, JavaScript, HTML, Visual Studio, and SQL Server.

The role emphasizes collaboration, architecture reviews, code quality, and operational excellence, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a starting hourly rate of

Formación

• Lead design reviews and participate in architecture discussions.
• Evaluate technical environments to ensure software solutions will perform effectively.
• Promote software reusability and adherence to development standards.
• Develop test strategies and oversee testing activities.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with IT Architects, IT Managers, and business areas to design technology solutions that address agency needs.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Assist with developing and documenting business cases that support technology investments.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most effective approach.
• Lead design reviews and participate in architecture discussions.

Herramientas

C#/.NET

VB.NET

JavaScript

HTML

Visual Studio

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Stored Procedures and Triggers

Azure Development Services

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Children and Youth

Work Location: 246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

Compensation: $46.00 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Software Development/Implementation

Who We Are

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

What You'll Do

Solution Design and Business Analysis

• Collaborate with IT Architects, IT Managers, and business areas to design technology solutions that address agency needs.
• Analyze business requirements and help translate them into technical specifications.
• Assist with developing and documenting business cases that support technology investments.
• Evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most effective approach.
• Lead design reviews and participate in architecture discussions.

Application Development and Technical Leadership

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using technologies such as:
• C#/.NET
• VB.NET
• JavaScript
• HTML
• Visual Studio
• Oracle Database
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Stored Procedures and Triggers
• Azure Development Services
• Azure DevOps
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Optimize application performance through code improvements and system tuning.
• Promote software reusability and adherence to development standards.

Business Process and Documentation

• Define, document, and improve current and future-state business processes.
• Create and maintain technical and enterprise documentation.
• Develop recommendations for policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
• Produce technical position papers and implementation documentation for leadership review and approval.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop test strategies and pass/fail criteria.
• Coordinate and oversee system, performance, and load testing activities.
• Evaluate technical environments to ensure software solutions will perform effectively.
• Identify and resolve software, hardware, and environmental conflicts before deployment.
• Conduct testing retrospectives and recommend continuous process improvements.

Production Support and Operational Excellence

• Provide support for business-critical applications after implementation.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues affecting users.
• Support highly available environments that may utilize:
• Load balancing
• Failover solutions
• Clustering technologies
• Coordinate deployment schedules and implementation plans.

Mentorship and Communication

• Act as a technical resource for development teams.
• Research and identify solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor peers and less-experienced staff through formal and informal training.
• Create technical documentation and learning resources to support team development.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below. Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months Pay Range 36/ OCSEA Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Hourly $46.00 $48.28 $50.66 $53.13 $55.72 $58.55