What You'll Do: The Office of Management Information Systems administers the computer-based management systems across the ODH enterprise. The office is responsible for maintaining ODH computer networks and servers and for the development and implementation of strategies that support the current and future technology needs of the agency. We are seeking a Software Development Specialist to develop and maintain software to support ODH's automation testing framework and perform analysis and design. The primary technology is Software Testing/QA Tools. This position will:
- Work with business personnel to identify and document system software requirements
- Perform post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance, enhancements and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors
- Conduct manual and automated testing, implementation and assist with documentation
- Perform software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities
- Assist in the development and documentation of appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming and systems development lifecycle activities
- Lead meetings and discussions on technical topics in support of software development
48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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 AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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 AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
- Experience with software testing, quality control (detects problems) and/or quality assurance (prevent problems) for web applications
- Experience using Azure DevOps Server to document project progress throughout the software development life cycle
- Experience with writing SQL queries using tools such as SQL Server Management Studio
- Experience in Agile methodology Tester role such as Agile Scrum
- Experience in Test Plans, designing, creating and running automated, manual or exploratory tests using tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio
- Experience with using JMeter to perform load testing/performance testing in one or more projects
- Experience with using Gherkin/Selenium for performing automated testing
- Experience writing code in C#
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation
Technical Skills: Information Technology, Software Development/Implementation
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Strategic Thinking
EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.