Software Development Specialist 4

DCY is looking for a Sr. Salesforce developer, to join a great team led by great leadership. The developer will support the development and implementation of Salesforce solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Salesforce best practices. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the Salesforce platform aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help the team leading the design, development, and deployment of Salesforce solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, team members and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Performs impacts analyses to identify interdependencies; assists with design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers and other team members.
• Ensure best practices in design, coding, and development processes are followed.
• Perform code reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Able to work on multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinates execution of unit and system test scripts; coordinates debugging efforts and defect tracking; coordinates support of user acceptance testing; Supports performance and load testing efforts.
• Writes, reviews and coordinates development of application related training materials and software user guides; program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., uses cases, in-line code comments); departmental standards.
• appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming.
• documentation and systems development lifecycle activities.
• review development lifecycle activities.
• Stay updated on Salesforce releases, features, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Salesforce applications.
• Document technical processes and system configurations.

Skill required:

• Strong knowledge of Salesforce platform (preferably public sector foundation)
• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Experience with Omni Studio.
• Experience with integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica) and APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD (Flosum/ Copado etc.) and version control systems.
• Understanding of Salesforce’s data model and how and when to create custom objects, junction objects, and other model items.
• Familiarity with Salesforce data tools and ETL tools.
• Experience with software development principles and methods for design, development, testing, and implementation of new or modified software;
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills and attention to detail.

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.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 36 (step 1, currently $42.74 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Proficiency Instruments/Assessments may be required for this position; Applicant must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score to move on to the structured interview portion. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized this 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same classification may not re-take the same selection assessment for this 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

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.

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.