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Software Development Specialist 3 (PN 20014425)

State of Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States


Organization
Health

Agency Contact Name and Information
Hannah C. will contact you if selected for an interview.

Unposting Date
May 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location
Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
$40.59 per hour

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

Primary Technology: Microsoft .Net Environment

About the Role
Software Development Specialist 3

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well‑being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

Job Description
The Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) administers the computer‑based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and for the development and implementation of strategies that support the current and future technology needs of the agency.

We are seeking a Software Development Specialist 3 to develop software applications and perform analysis and design. The primary technology for this position is Microsoft .Net Framework.

Responsibilities

Identify interdependencies between systems and data

Collaborate with OMIS staff in system design reviews

Perform code reviews and ensure agency application development standards are met

Read, write, extract and/or report from multiple sources (e.g., databases, file servers, data lake)

Work with assigned OMIS staff to identify and document system software requirements

Perform post‑production support for business applications, including routine maintenance, enhancements and research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors

Assist in the review and evaluation of software development tools and methodologies (e.g., write and remediate)

Coordinate execution of unit and system test scripts, debugging efforts and defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing, and software implementation and deployment tasks

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of IT quality assurance standards and testing

Assist with development of application‑related training materials and software user guides, program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., use cases, in‑line code comments), departmental standards, and criteria for acceptable programming, documentation and application development lifecycle activities

Benefits

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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Qualifications

60 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met, including 12 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting

Or completion of an associate core program in computer science or information systems and 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the above

Or completion of an undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems and 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the above

Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above

Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency reflects 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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

ADA Statement
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.

Drug‑Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑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.

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