Software Development Specialist 3 (5 positions)
About the role
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development) at 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Primary Technology
- Microsoft .Net Environment
- Structured Query Language (SQL) - secondary
Perks
- Multiple pay increases over your first years of service
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym and walking path
- Daycare on-site
- Cafeteria on-site
What You'll Do
- Performs impacts analyses to identify interdependencies
- Assist with design reviews
- Creates detailed test designs & test plans
- Coordinates execution of unit & system test scripts, debugging efforts & defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing, & software implementation & deployment tasks
- Leads the development, implementation & monitoring of IT quality assurance standards & testing
Qualifications
Option 1: 60 months 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 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Option 2: Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 42 months 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 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 36 months 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 months work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Application Tips
- Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. Don't just write "see attached resume"
- Tailor your application for each position you apply for. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting
- Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A"
Pay
$41.81
Schedule
Full-time, 8:00am - 4:45pm
Agency Contact: Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Aug 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Charles D Shipley Building, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Classified: Classified | Union: OCSEA
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Customer Focus