Software Development Specialist 1( 20102811, 20102812)

About the role

Works under general supervision and possesses a working technical knowledge of software development.
Responsible for developing, writing and maintaining automated test scripts for web, API and enterprise applications.
Enhances reusable automation frameworks using Microsoft, .NET technologies, Software Testing/QA Tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress) and creates data-driven and keyword-driven automation solutions to streamline testing processes.
Integrates automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins, executes automated regression and smoke test suites; analyzes automation results.
Responsible for troubleshooting failures and collaborating with developers and DevOps engineers to implement shift-left testing practices.
During test execution, performs manual testing for functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end scenarios; validates application functionality against business and technical requirements, conducts exploratory testing to identify defects or usability issues and assists in supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as well as production validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains automated test scripts for web, API and enterprise applications.
• Enhances reusable automation frameworks using Microsoft, .NET technologies, Software Testing/QA Tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress).
• Creates data-driven and keyword-driven automation solutions to streamline testing processes.
• Integrates automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Executes automated regression and smoke test suites; analyzes automation results.
• Troubleshoots failures and collaborates with developers and DevOps engineers to implement shift-left testing practices.
• Performs manual testing for functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end scenarios.
• Validates application functionality against business and technical requirements, conducts exploratory testing to identify defects or usability issues.
• Supports User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production validation activities.
• Identifies and documents software defects using appropriate tracking tools and works closely with development teams to reproduce scenarios and/or defects to test and resolve issues and verify defect fixes through regression testing.
• Analyzes business requirements, functional specifications and technical documentation to develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data.
• Ensures that current and future business process flows are clearly defined and thoroughly documented.
• Conducts detailed alternative analyses to determine precise end-user requirements and consults closely with end users, technicians, vendors, management and other stakeholders to validate needs and constraints.
• Assists software developers and project managers in troubleshooting and retesting to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provides post-production support for applications of varying size, scope and operational impact (e.g., balancing, failover configuration and clustering to maintain system performance and reliability).

Requirements

• 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• Completion of an associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• Completion of a bachelor’s core program in computer science or information systems; 12 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Attention to Detail
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Skills

• Software Development/Implementation
• Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact

Name: Vlora McAfee
Email: vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM