Programmer/Analyst 5, DJFS

Salary: $36.13 Hourly

Location : 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229, OH

Job Type: Full-time, Regular, Classified

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Agency: Department of Job & Family Services - Northland

Opening Date: 06/24/2026

Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Typical Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Probationary Period: 180 Days

Classification Purpose

The primary purpose of the Programmer/Analyst 5 classification is to work as part of a data systems team to design information technology solutions that meet the department's requirements and to develop software applications which helps to provide fast accurate, and high quality services to internal and external departmental customers. This classification may deal with the larger and more complex systems.

Job Duties

Responsible for all stages and iterations of software development within the Microsoft .NET environment (C# or VB.NET) and SQL server environments for assigned systems. Plans and drives software construction activities, including new software development, software upgrades, and the related configuration, performance enhancements, and debugging of such systems. Adopts and adapts appropriate software developments methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches; measures and monitors applications of project/team standards for software construction including software security and contributes to the developments of organizational policies, standards, and guidelines for software development.

Provides technical support for County maintained applications (server, desktop, web, or mobile). Participates in requirements analysis and functions as expert for assigned software systems. Uses best practices to oversee software testing. Coordinates with Server, Project Management, and Desktop teams in adherence with the County's release management processes. Develops and maintains documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field with five (5) years application and database development experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements

Must meet background check requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position may have the ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employee, to provide instruction to other employees, to maintain department standards, to recommend the discipline or discharge of other employees, and to act on employee problems. May also act as a team lead.

Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits:

Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.

Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.

Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.

A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.

Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare. See more information regarding our benefits we provide at