Software Development Specialist 2

What will you do?

Analyze, design, develop and implement new large and/or complex departmental computer systems or substantive modifications to existing large and/or complex departmental computer systems on or across multiple platforms with direction from senior staff; use multiple development tools and techniques including but not limited to declarative configuration, object-oriented developments tools in various languages to access and connect with databases and/or platforms; Be proficient with Client Side tools and load test for designing and deploying, intranets and web based applications, cloud platforms, and information access, using reporting tools to create and deploy analytical processing access to department data repositories through devices and web interfaces; Maintain or write new code as necessary. Write and implement large and/or complex digital systems or substantial modifications to existing large and/or complex computer systems using tools for Departmental systems. Work within and adhere to the development standard for DODD. Make suggestions and implement wherever appropriate declarative development for required changes. Work with other development staff in an agile scrum methodology to meet sprint goals.

Conduct investigations, analysis on user needs, and existing functions to determine feasibility, requirements, and software alternatives for developing application solutions; prepare estimates of effort to complete assigned tasks and resource allocation needs in conjunction with the scrum development team; recommend appropriate software to supervisor and lead developers; develop system technical documentation, flowchart diagrams, and detailed program specifications; Work with Database Administrators and/or architects or lead developers to design data structures, solutions, and procedures including system test procedures to determine validity and reliability; write/update technical documentation to support application design, functionality, and maintenance.

Stay up to date on current technology stack, monitor application performance and exception/informational logs, and performance of applications hosted on prem or cloud-based environments. Work with development team during the SDLC; Assist training team to create material and scripts for users in operations and procedures of new or modified systems; gather necessary data and graphics and reports for presentations using avail-able tools; Demo solutions to development teams and other department staff; attend training to stay up to date on current needs for department application development. Create and follow the standard process of deployment guidelines to promote product deliverables to testing environments with deployment steps for production control to be successful.

Kronos, PPM pro, policy tech, weekly updates, weekly line of business meetings, one on one meetings with supervisors, and required training.

Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.

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.

No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications on your civil service application. Attachments to your civil service application are only supplemental and may not be considered.

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Accepting applications for Software Development Specialist 2

This is an in person position and is NOT fully remote/virtual. Must be able to report daily to the Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH.

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion

Partnership

Respect

The Division of Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for the safe, efficient and responsible use of technology throughout the agency. ITS provides solutions that support DODD business.

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.

48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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; 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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; 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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

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.