Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer 1 – Downtown Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is one of the top pension systems in the United States. We are passionate about creating technical solutions that solve complex problems and drive real-world impact. As a Full Stack Developer 1 at OPERS, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and gain valuable working experience.

In this role, you will be a member of a team responsible for designing, building, maintaining, enhancing, and testing batch/messaging/web applications that drive our internal processes and help service our members, utilizing a variety of technology. You will work closely with our cross‑functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that meet our members’ needs and drive our technology stack forward.

• A passion for delivering high quality work
• A strong understanding of Automated Unit Testing, HTML5, OO Programming Design, REST API Design & Development, and Relational databases
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field OR a Bachelor's degree in any field along with Java-specific training (Candidates without a Bachelor's degree may be considered if they have an additional 4 years of relevant experience)

• A rewarding career with a stable organization
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary range of $72,363.20 – $90,417.60
• Excellent benefits and programs designed to support your well‑being
• Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
• Pension plan plus 457(b) retirement account with company match opportunity
• On‑site fitness center, cafeteria, and free on‑site covered parking garage
• Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year
• OPERS provides a hybrid work environment that includes the ability to work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Must be able to live within commuting distance of Columbus, OH

Since 1935, the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) has provided security and peace of mind to millions of Ohio’s retired public workers and their families. OPERS provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefit programs for public employees throughout the state who are not covered by another state or local retirement system.

Our office is located in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow and those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.

As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources.