Software Development Specialist 4 at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

ODI Mission Statement:

The mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.

OITS Mission Statement:

The mission of Office of Information Technology and Security is to support the Ohio Department of Insurance, through technology and innovation, to adhere to regulatory compliance and to serve consumers and constituents alike, with the objective to improve awareness, protection and advocacy. 

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The Ohio Department Insurance, Office of Information Technology and Security (OITS), is seeking an experienced .net developer that serves as a lead programmer responsible for the design, development and implementation of new applications and modernizing existing solutions in current and future state. The level of work required is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision.

Your Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Technology: .NET Core, C#, Javascript, Oracle

Secondary Technology: Azure, SQL Server

• Works with IT staff, CIO or IT Managers to design and develop cloud ready solutions using .net framework. Develop public/private cloud models including governance, reference architecture, naming conventions and deployment methods.


• Leads development team as technical lead; performs code review(s); train and mentor lower level programmers; coordinate development, testing and deployment for projects.


• Writes & modifies large &/or complex programs; works independently coding programs & using high-level computer languages (e.g., C#, .NET, SQL); designs logical, sequential flow charts, file layouts & screen layouts; develops, writes & tests stored procedures; writes programs accessing rational databases.


• Works with business area personnel to assure requirement(s) are thoroughly defined and approved; performs impact analyses to identify interdependencies; assists with design reviews;


• Creates detailed test designs and test plans; coordinates execution of unit and system  test scripts, debugging efforts and defect tracking, support of user acceptance testing; performs performance and load testing.


• Writes, reviews, and coordinates development of application-related training materials and software user guides, program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., uses cases, in-line code comments), department standards, appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming, documentation and systems development lifecycle activities and review of development lifecycle activities.


• Build and infrastructure, security services, and system components in Government cloud service providers.

Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 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 completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 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.