Software Engineer I – Web Services

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Information Services is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I to build, support, and enhance software solutions that improve clinical, research, and business operations across the organization. You will work alongside experienced engineers in an Agile environment, contributing to application development, testing, and technical support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and offers a hybrid schedule with regular on-site presence in Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No experience required.
• Preferred: degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, data management, information systems, information science, or related quantitative field.
• Experience with modern web development technologies including React, SharePoint, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Tailwind.
• Experience and interest in working with CMS, DAM, Search and other web focused technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and manage simple software engineering needs.
• Follow standards and guidance from more seasoned engineers.
• Comply with security standards and best practices.
• Performance maintenance and enhancements on applications/systems.

Skills

Software engineering basics

End-user support

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

React

SharePoint

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Bootstrap

Tailwind

Job description

Primary Location Remote

Department IS Digital Health

Shift Day (United States of America)

Schedule Full time

Weekly Hours 40

FTE 1

Employee Status Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $76,336.00 – $97,489.60
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Join Cincinnati Children’s Information Services team as a Software Engineer I, where you will help build, support, and enhance software solutions that improve clinical, research, and business operations across the organization. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative healthcare environment. You will contribute to application development, technical support, and project execution while gaining exposure to modern software engineering practices, technologies, and Agile development methodologies.

The Software Engineer I provides application software development services typically in a defined project. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements software applications. Analyzes requirements, tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented. May test new software code and typically works in a highly efficient (Agile) development environment.

This is an entry-level professional position which requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline. Accomplishes straightforward, relatively simple tasks using defined procedures. Receives instruction, guidance, or direction from more senior level roles.

This is a hybrid position that requires regular on-site presence at Cincinnati Children’s. Candidates must be able to work both remotely and on-site as business needs require.

Job Responsibilities

Structure

• Build, test, and manage simple software engineering needs.
• Follow standards, direction from more seasoned engineers.
• Comply with security standards and best practices.
• Performance maintenance and enhancements on applications/systems.

Technical & Business Skill

• Foundational knowledge Software Engineering tools, languages, practices and architectures, such as SDLC, Design Patterns, Source Code Management.
• Develop understanding of core CCHMC clinical, business and research processes to help build appropriate data solutions.
• Cultivate expertise in coding, developing, and platform management of CMS, DAM, Search and other web related systems
• Continue learning of industry tools, libraries, and practices.

Technical Support & Customer Services

• Ensure outstanding end-user support is provided, including ongoing monitoring of Service Level Agreements for incident management and collaboration with other areas to ensure customer-centered incident management and support.
• Adhere to change management policies and procedures.
• Model outstanding customer service behavior, including timely and effective follow-up with customers.
• Work with vendors when necessary to ensure CCHMC investments and requests are being adequately supported and enhanced.
• Escalate support issues with urgency.
• Take 24 hour call on a staff rotation.

Project Execution

• Execute own project tasks with urgency and to a high level of quality.
• Communicate status clearly and effectively using departmental project management tools.
• Follow time-tracking and other project management requirements.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• No experience required

Preferred Qaulifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, data management, information systems, information science, or a related quantitative field
• Experience with modern web development technologies including React, SharePoint, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Tailwind
• Experience and interest in working with CMS, DAM, Search and other web focused technologies

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation’s America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability