Software Development Specialist 4

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.

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.

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency 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

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Application Procedures\:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;

Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;

Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Job Duties\: Location TBD

Requires extensive technical knowledge of software development and receives general direction to provide solution designs and collaborates with IT Architecture staff and IT Managers to develop solutions that meet agency requirements

Assists in analyzing the business case for solution designs and contributes to authoring portions of the business case

Utilizes software development tools and languages such as React, Redux, Angular, .NET, .NET Core, C#, Azure cloud computing tools, Microsoft SQL (newer versions), Azure SQL, SQL stored procedures and views

Updates skills through training and hands-on experience with Azure Pipelines, cloud storage, and Microsoft full-stack development

Serves as a senior developer, mentoring team members and ensuring project timelines are met

Conducts detailed alternative analyses and gathers end user requirements Ensures current and future business process flows are clearly defined and documented

Conducts in-depth alternative analyses and identifies end-user requirements

Consults with end users, technicians, vendors, management, and other stakeholders

Leads design reviews and provides post-production support for applications of varying size, scope, and impact on agency operations, including considerations for load balancing, failover, and clustering

Develop solutions to complex issues through independent research

Tracks and verify code releases to UAT and production environments Plans and conducts formal mentorship activities for peers and junior staff through verbal instruction and technical documentation

Collaboration with IT Managers to develop project plans

Edits or creates enterprise or IT artifacts for recommendation and approval, including policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and position papers

Seeks to build expertise in leading complex initiatives and understanding organizational improvement frameworks

Works closely with IT Architecture staff, the CIO, and IT Managers to design solutions aligned with agency goals

Develops pass/fail testing criteria and assesses overall system performance, including code optimization and resolution of software/hardware conflicts

Oversee performance and load testing, finalize implementation plans, procedures, and schedules

Conducts lessons learned sessions from a testing perspective and coordinates improvements to enterprise testing processes

Understands technical environments and their impact on software execution, identifying environmental components that require review Performs code reviews to ensure quality and compliance with standards

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.