Senior Java Developer

Job Location: Columbus, OH 43215 (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite/week)

Note: Must be willing to report onsite for Day 1, attend meetings as requested, and pick up state-issued equipment.

• Candidates must be willing to work in a hybrid model.

• Each candidate must submit a government-issued ID (Driver’s License or Passport) and provide three professional references (names, official emails, and phone numbers).

Job Description:

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) is seeking a Senior Java Developer (Programmer 5) to provide high-level technical development and support on enterprise applications. This individual must be highly proficient in Java EE frameworks and related technologies with significant experience in backend and full-stack development.

Specialty Areas:

• Java Enterprise Development – Strong experience with J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, JDBC, HTML, and JavaScript.
  

• Microservices & Cloud Integration – Expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Azure.
  

• DevOps & Tools – Hands-on with Git, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, and Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines).
  

• Database Proficiency – Strong command over SQL Server and Oracle databases including writing complex queries and stored procedures.
  

• Middleware & Web Servers – IBM WebSphere, IIB/ACE, CMIS, FileNet.
  

• Monitoring & Security – Familiarity with Splunk, Dynatrace, Veracode for performance/security monitoring.
  

• Agile Practices – Active participation in Agile methodologies including Scrum, XP, Lean Startup.
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and enterprise solutions.
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; provide mentoring and technical guidance to other team members.
  

• Perform solution analysis, integration, and data migration for complex Java-based systems.
  

• Use TFS/Azure DevOps for version control, task management, and continuous integration/delivery.
  

• Adhere to coding standards and participate in peer reviews.
  

• Document technical findings, development plans, and solutions.
  

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and team members on requirements and design decisions.
  

• Assist with implementation of new technologies to enhance and modernize the application stack.
  

Skill Matrix:

Skill
Experience (Years)

8+

8+

8+

5+

3+

3+

5+

3+

Required

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise Java development.
  

• Minimum 5 years with Oracle and SQL Server (including stored procedures).
  

• 3+ years experience with IBM WebSphere.
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to take ownership of solutions.
  

• Experience working with Agile teams including developers, analysts, and scrum masters.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  

• Knowledge of security and performance monitoring tools.
  

• Demonstrated leadership in managing time, team collaboration, and meeting deadlines.
  

• Experience working with government or large-scale enterprise applications.
  

Submission Requirements:

• Updated Résumé
  

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
  

• Three professional references (Names, official emails, phone numbers)