Web Application Developer (Software Development Specialist 4)

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented diverse and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

The ideal candidate at minimum must have the following:

OPTION 1:

• 60 months work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications
  

AND

• 12 months work experience in Environment (e.g. C# Visual Studio core MVC etc.)

Option 2:

• 42 months work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications
  

AND

• 12 months work experience in Environment (e.g. C# Visual Studio core MVC etc.)

AND

• Completion of Associates core program in Computer Science or Information Systems

Option 3:

• 36 months work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications

AND

• 12 months work experience in Environment (e.g. C# Visual Studio core MVC etc.)
  

AND

• Completion of undergraduate core program in Computer Science or Information Systems

Or

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

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Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios OCSEA Pay Schedule Pay Range 36. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $44.66 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health human and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What Youll Do

As a Web Application Developer will be part of a small collaborative team supporting multiple applications within ODJFS/OIS and MVC development. The role involves both enhancing existing production applications and developing new solutions within an Agile project management framework.

Key responsibilities include participating in daily stand-ups collaborating with team members maintaining documentation and engaging with various departments to gather requirements and provide technical support. The developer will work closely with Architecture staff and IT Managers to design and implement solutions that align with business needs.

In addition to core development tasks the role includes mentoring and supporting other technical staff by offering guidance on complex issues. The developer will be involved throughout the entire software development lifecycle and will have opportunities to work with modern tools and technologies. Continuous learning is encouraged with regular chances to expand technical skills as new technologies emerge.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with IT Managers to test and document new technologies that align with agency needs and requirements
• Analyzes the business case for solution designs
• Develops designs and maintains web and mobile applications using APIs and interfaces
• Performs code reviews and ensures agency application development standards are met
• Serves as technical lead as assigned
• Provides post-production support for applications of varying size scope and impact including support for load balancing failover and clustering

Schedule:Full-time

Hours:Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel:Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s):

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.

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.

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 ourTotal 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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact

Selection Priority Notice

Current employees of ODJFS in theOCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internalOCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Sponsorship/H-1B information

This positionis not eligible for sponsorship.