Salesforce Developer; Software Development Specialist

Position: Salesforce Developer (Software Development Specialist 3)

Job Title

Salesforce Developer (Software Development Specialist
3) (250009BX)

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact

Human Resourceso.gov

Unposting Date

Jan 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

Lazarus 6 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$40.59 - $59.70/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Information Technology

Technical Skills

• Application Design
• Operational Support
• Software development/implementation
• Salesforce

Professional Skills

• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Strategic Thinking

Primary Technology

Customer Relationship Management

Agency Overview

• Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future.
• To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.
• Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision.
• As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served.
• We do so by:
  • Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
  • Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
  • Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
  • Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
  • Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description

• Office: Information & Technology Services
• Bureau: Application Development
• Classification: Software Development Specialist 3 (PN )
• Primary Technology: Salesforce
• Secondary Technology: Web Development
• Job Overview: The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking skilled a Salesforce developer to be part of our Application Development Team. As a Salesforce Developer, your responsibilities will include:
• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying scalable and secure applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Ensuring adherence to best practices in architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and development processes.
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure high‑quality, maintainable code.
• Managing multiple priorities efficiently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Leading and supporting all phases of the software development lifecycle, including unit testing, system integration, user acceptance testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and training materials.
• Staying current with Salesforce platform updates, new features, and industry trends; proactively recommending enhancements and improvements.
• Collaborating with administrators, analysts, and other developers to ensure seamless integration with other systems and platforms.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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,…