Software Development Specialist 4

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision/Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems & Deferred

Résumé du poste

State of Ohio, Department of Children and Youth, in Columbus, seeks a technical expert for enterprise software design, development, testing, and support. You will lead architecture discussions, mentor staff, and deliver scalable solutions aligning with agency goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure secure, high-performance systems. On-site, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise technology solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices and standards.
• Mentor peers and document technical architectures.

Responsabilités

• Design technology solutions with architects and business areas to meet agency needs.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using listed technologies.
• Document processes, standards, and implementation guidance for leadership review.
• Coordinate testing strategies, performance tests, and deployments.
• Provide production support and drive operational excellence.

Connaissances

Software Development/Implementation

Outils

C#/.NET

VB.NET

JavaScript

HTML

Visual Studio

Oracle Database

MS SQL Server

Stored Procedures/Triggers

Azure Development Services

Azure DevOps

Description du poste

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.

Union:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:

Software Development/Implementation

Who We Are

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes forOhio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family supportprograms.At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience inpublic service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includesgenerous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency agreat place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our 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 needacross DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and aslate as 9:00 a.m., based on supervisory approval. This position performs workon-site daily at DCY’s office space.

What You'll Do

You will serve as a technical expert and strategic partner in designing,developing, testing, and supporting enterprise technology solutions thatsupport agency operations. This role combines software development, systemsanalysis, architecture collaboration, technical leadership, business processimprovement, and mentoring responsibilities. You will work closely with ITleadership, architects, business stakeholders, vendors, and development teamsto deliver secure, scalable, and effective technology solutions that align withorganizational goals.

Solution Design and Business Analysis

• Collaborate with ITArchitects, IT Managers, and business areas to design technology solutionsthat address agency needs.
• Analyze businessrequirements and help translate them into technical specifications.
• Assist with developingand documenting business cases that support technology investments.
• Evaluate alternativesolutions and recommend the most effective approach.
• Lead design reviews andparticipate 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 andTriggers
• Azure DevelopmentServices
• Azure DevOps

• Troubleshoot and resolvecomplex technical issues.
• Optimize applicationperformance through code improvements and system tuning.
• Promote softwarereusability and adherence to development standards.

Business Process and Documentation

• Define, document, andimprove current and future-state business processes.
• Create and maintaintechnical and enterprise documentation.
• Develop recommendationsfor policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
• Produce technicalposition papers and implementation documentation for leadership review andapproval.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop test strategiesand pass/fail criteria.
• Coordinate and overseesystem, performance, and load testing activities.
• Evaluate technicalenvironments to ensure software solutions will perform effectively.
• Identify and resolvesoftware, hardware, and environmental conflicts before deployment.
• Conduct testingretrospectives and recommend continuous process improvements.

Production Support and Operational Excellence

• Provide support forbusiness-critical applications after implementation.
• Monitor systemperformance and troubleshoot issues affecting users.
• Support highly availableenvironments that may utilize:

• Load balancing
• Failover solutions
• Clustering technologies

• Coordinate deploymentschedules and implementation plans.

Mentorship and Communication

• Act as a technicalresource for development teams.
• Research and identifysolutions to complex technical challenges.
• Present technicalconcepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor peers andless-experienced staff through formal and informal training.
• Create technicaldocumentation and learning resources to support team development.

Pay Information:

Unlessrequired by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 ofthe salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the nextstep in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based oncollective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of livingincreases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5years. 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, $61.46, $64.52, $67.75
• Annual: $95,680, $100,422, $105,373, $110,510, $115,898, $121,784, $127,837, $134,202, $140,920

Additional Information:

Visa Sponsorship:

The OhioDepartment of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visasponsorship.

Supplemental Questions:

Allanswers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the workexperience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachmentswill not be considered as part of your application.

Selection Process:

Selectiondevices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/orassessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrateproficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to beconsidered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, allresults will be maintained for 6 months.

Applicantswith a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period.Applicants with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the sameselection device for a 6-month period.

Travel Requirements:

Travelrequired, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate astate vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check:

The finalcandidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminalbackground check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicantfrom consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant'sprior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant fromconsideration.

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:

• 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strides 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.