Software Development Specialist 1( 20102811, 20102812)

• 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
• Responsible 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 troubleshoots failures and collaborates 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
• Identifies documents, prioritizes and tracks 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 to include reviewing requirements for testability, identifies and participates in requirement and design reviews
• 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 consult 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 and assisting in providing 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, The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

36 mos. 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 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; 18 mos. 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 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; 12 mos. 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 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the 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

3.73.7 out of 5 stars 1980 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223 $34.54 an hour - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Loan forgiveness
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, 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)

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