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# Software Development Specialist 4

- **Company:** State of Ohio
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2257bd9bebd1beae

## About the Role

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: .NET Framework; Object-Oriented Programming using C#
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL Server, SQL, HTLM/JavaScript, 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications including 12 mos. 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 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications including 12 mos. 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 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: providing solutions design, developing project plans with project manager or recommending approach through defining tasks and/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications 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.

Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description (See Job Duties: PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: .NET Framework; Object-Oriented Programming using C#; SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL Server, SQL, HTLM/JavaScript are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation Supplemental Information

 * This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

 * A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
 * A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

## Description

* Under general direction from assigned Information Technology Supervisor to provide solution designs, develop project plans with project manager or recommend approach through defining tasks &/or leading meetings relating to programs for computer applications.
 * Assists analysis of the solution design's business case.
 * Edits or creates for recommendation and approval enterprise or IT artifacts, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices and position papers.
 * Develops pass/fail testing criteria.
 * Assesses overall system performance including optimizing code and identifying and resolving peripheral software/hardware conflicts.