Software Development Specialist 1 - Two Positions

What will you do?

• Works with IT Architecture staff, development team and/or IT Managers to design solutions that meet the agency’s requirements

• Provides data integration and builds solutions that allow data from the DODD data stores to integrate with existing and new platform solutions

• Defines integrations for both real-time and batch conditions

• Configures and implements business rules, customizes data mapping and triggering events

• Works to develop expertise in declarative and programming areas to contribute on complex initiatives
• Utilizes online materials to set up, configure and support the design solution
• Configures software tool settings to control data flow
• Develops documentation to support agency applications
• Adhere to Scrum methodology
• Breaks down complex functionality into implementable units of work and works with team to estimate and define programming tasks
• Performs code reviews to ensure standards are followed and code base is consistent
• Reviews and adheres to existing coding standards
• Implements error handling and logging best practices to allow quick defect or issue resolution
• Develops solutions that are maintainable and reusable
• Writes, reviews, implements, troubleshoots, unit tests and assists with deployments of assigned development work
• Works with other senior developers to build solutions that are user-friendly, secure, stable, performant, and meet accessibility requirements
• Uses approved application or tool to manage and track work activity related to assigned tasks.
• Reviews, edits, and/or creates enterprise and IT artifacts, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and proposals
• Participates in development and data integration discussions with development leads stakeholders, product owners and business SME’s on the best approach to implement solutions
• Consults with end-users, technical staff, management, and others
• Participates in design reviews
• Provides post-production support for applications varying in size, scope and impact to agency operations
• Answers questions or works with technical staff on technical topics to assist in software development
• Researches technical topics to share with peers or stakeholder groups

• Identifies, and attends training to improve development skills and support development

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact our ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected] .

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.

36 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months' 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 AND 18 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months' 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 AND 12 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months' work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the 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

Primary Technology: Salesforce

• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.

• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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.

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.