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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Specialist 3 (Salesforce Developer) - **Company:** State of Ohio - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States - **Salary:** $86,965.0 - $100,422.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Salesforce Object Search Language (SOSL), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Information Systems, Data Deduplication, Software Debugging, DevOps, Middleware, Local Security Policy, Object-Oriented Software Development, Release Management, Copado, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Git, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apex Programming, Integration Frameworks, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Software Version Control, Mulesoft, Servicenow - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=357030fe268379ba ## About the Role * Salesforce Platform Developer I (PDI) certification; PDII is a plus. * Experience with DevOps tools such as Gearset, Git, Copado. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments * Experience with Public Sector Solution Object model/Omnistudio Components, 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; 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; 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. Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation Supplemental Information The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application. Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license. ADA Statement ## Description The Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to join our application development team. In this role you will contribute to the development, support, and enhancement of our Salesforce applications. You will collaborate closely with Salesforce App Dev manager, Senior Developers, Business Analysts and Integration team to ensure Salesforce platform remains stable, scalable and efficient. Salesforce Development * Develop, customize, enhance sales force applications using Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flow, visualforce and SOQL/SOSL and Omnistudio Components (Flexcards, Omniscripts, DataRaptors, Integrations Procedures) * Proficiency using VS Code IDE for Salesforce development (including Salesforce Extensions Pack) * Perform code reviews and ensure agency standards are met * Translate the business requirement into technical designs and deliver solutions that follow the Salesforce best practices. * Build and maintain integrations between salesforce and external systems using APIs, middleware and integration tools. (Eg - Mulesoft) * Provide ongoing production support, including troubleshooting, and issue resolution for Salesforce and related IT systems * Stay updated with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry trends * Follow established development standards, coding best practices, and version control processes * Coordinate unit and system testing, manage debugging and defect tracking, and support user acceptance testing. * Use ServiceNow to manage incident tickets, communicate activity status, track problem resolution, and document remediation progress. * Strong understanding of Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), deployment automation, and release management. * Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned Salesforce Admin * Manage day to day configuration and maintenance of the Salesforce platform * Perform sandbox refreshes as assigned * Create and update users, roles, permission sets, profiles, and security settings. * Monitor data quality and perform data imports, updates, and deduplication * Perform deployment activities. ## Related Videos - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)