Software Development Specialist ; PN

Position: Software Development Specialist 2 (PN 20014614)

Job Description - Software Development Specialist 2 (PN ) (250009HO)

Software Development Specialist 2 (PN ) (250009HO)

Organization

Health

Agency Contact

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Hannah

C. will contact you if selected for an interview.

Unposting Date

Jan 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.90 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Strategic Thinking

Primary Technology

Software Testing/ Quality Assurance Tools

Agency Overview

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Workwith business personnel to identify and document system software requirements
• Perform post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance, enhancements and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors
• Conduct manual and automated testing, implementation and assist with documentation
• Perform software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities
• Assist in the development and documentation of appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming and systems development lifecycle activities
• Lead meetings and discussions on technical topics in support of software development

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, 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

48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

• Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  
  Note:
  
  The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• Experience with software testing, quality control (detects problems) and/or quality assurance (prevent problems) for web applications
• Experience using…