Hybrid - Software Development Specialist 4 (PN 20036298)

What will you do?

• Collaborates with IT Architecture staff, Chief Information Officer, and IT Managers to design innovative Azure container applications (ACA) using logic apps, APIs, microservice architecture, and MudBlazor in C# solutions aligning with the agency's requirements.
• Contributes to the analysis of the solution design business case and authors portions of the solution business case.
• Leads and facilitates discussions with the development team, product owners, and business SMEs on the best approach to implementing designs.
• Leads design reviews, writes, and reviews departmental code and/or configuration.
• Conducts detailed alternative analyses and determine end-user requirements.
• Identifies root causes for incidents and issues, offering solutions to prevent future defects.
• Provides post-production support for applications, including error handling, logging, load balancing, failover, and additional tasks.
• Mentors development staff on standards, best practices, leadership, and excellence in development.

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.

Qualifications

60 mos. combined 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 including 12 mos. work experience with Azure.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 42 mos. combined 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 including 12 mos. work experience with Azure.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 36 mos. combined 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 including 12 mos. work experience with Azure.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Technical Documentation

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Managing Meetings, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement

Primary Technology: Microsoft Azure (12 mos. experience required)

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Tamara Hairston at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov .