Software Development Specialist 3 (PN 20014302)

What You'll Do

The Office of Management Information Systems administers the computer-based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and the development and implementation of strategies that support current and future technology needs of the agency. We are seeking an experienced Software Development Specialist to work with business personnel to assure requirements are thoroughly defined and approved, develop software applications and perform system analysis and design. The required technology is Customer Relationship Manager (Salesforce). This position will:

• independently work with business area personnel to assure requirements are thoroughly defined & approved
• develop software applications & perform analysis & design
• collaborate with Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) staff on system design reviews
• perform code reviews & ensure agency application development standards are met (assuring software quality by following defined quality standard, processes & metrics)
• serve as technical lead, as assigned: works with assigned OMIS staff to identify & document system software requirements; define problems & develop potential solutions; perform post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance
• read, write, extract &/or report from multiple sources (e.g., databases, file servers, data lake)
• identify alternate courses of action pertaining to design & development; assist in review & evaluation of software development tools & methodologies (e.g., write & remediate)
• create detailed test designs & test plans; create & reviews test data for performing test scenarios & regression testing; coordinate execution of unit & system test scripts, debugging efforts & defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing, & software implementation & deployment tasks; develop code to support automated testing
• lead development, implementation & monitoring of IT quality assurance standards & testing; conduct performance testing, security scans (e.g., website, web-based programs) & load testing
• write, review & coordinate documentation to support software development activities: assist with development of application-related training materials & software user guides, program &/or application source code documentation (e.g., uses cases, in-line code comments), departmental standards, appropriate standards & criteria for acceptable programming, documentation & review of application development lifecycle activities
  
  

Position Qualifications

60 mos. 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 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: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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.
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Experience in the design, configuration and coding in Salesforce applications
• Experience with Apex code development
• Experience with SOQL and SOSL
• Experience with Lightning Web Components ( LWC)
• Experience as a lead worker or project lead
• Experience working with customers to identify, interpret, design and analyze specific needs/requirements for application development
  
  

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

Job Skills

Technical: Application Design, Computer Literacy, Software Development/Implementation

Professional: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

You will be contacted by email or phone call if selected to interview.

Unposting Date

Mar 7, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$38.84

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills

Application Design, Computer Literacy, Software development/implementation

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

Primary Technology

Customer Relationship Management

Agency Overview

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.