(2) Software Development Specialist 1

Schedule: Full-time

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BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You'll Be Doing:

Under general supervision and in collaboration with the Web Team Manager, this position is responsible for developing and modifying computer application programs, performing testing and debugging, and supporting analysis and design activities.

Application Development & Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance .NET applications for bwc.ohio.gov and internal business applications (e.g., ASP.NET, HTML) accessed via the Hub.

• Perform application testing and debugging, including comparing program performance to specifications and verifying test results.

• Assist with analysis and design activities by defining and documenting program requirements for BWC business and web applications.

• Ensure compliance with software reusability, accessibility standards, and Agile development methodologies.

• Utilize report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools, debugging/tracing tools, and software development/version control tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, SQL, and Azure DevOps.

Continuous Learning & Process Improvement

• Participate in training, seminars, self directed learning, and research to acquire new technical skills.

• Apply Agile development methods and techniques to support ongoing improvement.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Assist senior developers in creating application related training materials and user guides.

• Create and update program and application code documentation (e.g., program flow, use cases, workflows, in line code comments) in accordance with BWC standards.

• Collaborate with senior developers, technical leads, and architects on technical matters.

Operational Support

• Perform related duties as assigned, including compiling and submitting weekly summary reports.

• Communicate activity updates and status of problem resolution efforts.

• Create, monitor, resolve, and update trouble tickets to reflect remediation progress.

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To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

Required Experience and/or Education:

36 mos. 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 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 AND 18 mos. 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 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 AND 12 mos. 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 mos. 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

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data

Primary Technology: Microsoft .Net Environment

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of computer & electronics; oral & written communication tools & techniques; customer support & personal service; state & agency policy, procedures & applicable laws*; vision, mission & goals of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)*; software development principles; methods for design, development, testing & implementation of new or modified software; structured query language (SQL); mathematic principles relative to software development; client/server architecture, Net development & operating environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server; data manipulation; data query; program tracing/debugging, ASP. NET, HTML, Agile methodology, Azure DevOps

Skill in reading comprehension; speaking; service orientation & troubleshooting, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Ability to stay abreast of current technologies in software development; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; develop & maintain production batch & online applications, prepare & maintain accurate & concise reports. developed after employment.