State of Ohio · 5 days ago
Software Development Specialist 4 (20102561, 20102564, 20102565))
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is focused on reducing recidivism and fostering positive change among individuals. They are seeking a Software Development Specialist 4 to provide solution designs, mentor team members, and ensure that software solutions meet agency requirements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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 (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
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