Software Development Specialist ; PN

Software Development Specialist 3

Job Description for a Software Development Specialist 3 at Ohio Department of Health (ODH) within its Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS).

Location: Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215.

Compensation: $40.59 per hour, with potential increase to $42.62 after six months.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.

Union: OCSEA.

• Identify interdependencies between systems and data.
• Collaborate with OMIS staff on system design reviews.
• Perform code reviews and ensure application development standards are met.
• Work with OMIS staff to identify and document system software requirements.
• Define problems and develop potential solutions.
• Perform post‑production support for business applications, including routine maintenance and enhancements.
• Assist in review and evaluation of software development tools and methodologies.
• Coordinate execution of unit and system test scripts, debugging efforts and defect tracking, support user acceptance testing, and software implementation and deployment tasks.
• Assist OMIS team with development of Salesforce application‑related training materials and software user guides, documentation, standards, and review of application development lifecycle activities.

Minimum required experience:

• 60 months combined work experience, including 12 months in the primary technology, or
• Completion of an associate core program in computer science or information systems with 42 months combined work experience, or
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems with 36 months combined work experience, or
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Additional evaluation 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.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after 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
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Selected candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration; a separate assessment will be conducted before exclusion.

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 or non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).