Software Development Specialist 3 (PN 20014425)

What You'll Do: The Office of Management Information Systems (OMIS) administers the computer-based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and for the development and implementation of strategies that support the current and future technology needs of the agency. We are seeking a Software Development Specialist 3 to develop software applications and perform analysis and design. The primary technology for this position is Microsoft .Net Framework.

This Position Will

• Identify interdependencies between systems and data
• Collaborate with OMIS staff with system design reviews
• Perform code reviews and ensure agency application development standards are met
• Read, write, extract and/or report from multiple sources (e.g., databases, file servers, data lake)
• Work with assigned OMIS staff 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
• Assist in the review and evaluation of software development tools and methodologies (e.g., write and remediate)
• Coordinate execution of unit and system test scripts, debugging efforts and defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing, and software implementation and deployment tasks
• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Information Technology quality assurance standards and testing
• Assist with the development of application-related training materials and software user guides, program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., uses cases, in-line code comments), departmental standards, appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming, documentation and review of application development lifecycle activities

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hannah C. will contact you if selected for an interview.

Unposting Date

Jul 13, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Work Location

Health Department Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$41.81

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Information Technology, Software development/implementation

Primary Technology

Microsoft .Net Environment

Agency Overview

Software Development Specialist 3

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.