Software Developer 4

Minimum Qualifications:

-Core undergraduate program in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience, AND a minimum of 6 years 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 4 years technology related work experience. 

-Or 6 years exp. as a Software Developer 3

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:

- Microsoft .NET with C#/MVC

- Dev/OPS Server use

- Technical Writing Skills

Job Skills\: Information Technology, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Written Communication, Interpreting Data

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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 25-08-151

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual for Software Developer 4 in the Information Technology Services Section. The Software Developer 4 Specialist will possess development knowledge of systems and applications. The candidate will act in a lead capacity to mentor lower-level developers. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will perform the following duties while working in a team environment, which include but are not limited to:

·   Architect and implement complex, scalable systems, ensuring optimization for performance, security, maintainability, and alignment with organizational objectives.

·   Lead technical evaluations, code reviews, and performance assessments for team members, providing constructive feedback to foster growth.

·   Mentor and coach developers at all levels, promoting best practices in coding, debugging, and problem-solving to cultivate a cohesive, high-performing team.

·   Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers and executives, to define technical roadmaps, influence strategic decisions, and champion the adoption of innovative technologies.

·   Troubleshoot mission-critical issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement preventive measures to maximize system reliability, uptime and scalability.

·   Champion agile methodologies, facilitating sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

·   Proactively monitor industry trends, evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and methodologies, and integrate relevant advancements to maintain a technical edge.

·   Drive the development of reusable frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline development processes and enhance team productivity.

·   Oversee technical debt management, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term system health through strategic refactoring and optimization.

·   Lead data migration initiatives, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and minimal disruption through meticulous planning, validation, and execution.

·   Design, develop, and maintain robust web services, leveraging expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architectures to support scalable applications.

·   Demonstrate mastery of the Microsoft technology stack, including proficiency in .NET, C#, Azure, and related tools, to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions.

·   Establish and document processes and best practices for software development, ensuring consistency, clarity, and accessibility for the team.