Software Developer 3

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 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#\: 25-11-213

Background Check Info:

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

In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

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.

Core undergraduate program in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or related field or equivalent work experience, AND a minimum of four years combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing, debugging, and code review, and assisting with analysis and design, including 2 years technology related work experience. 

-Or 4 years exp. as a Software Developer 2; 

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

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.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for Software Developer 3 in the Information Technology Services Section.

The Software Developer 3 possesses a considerable technical knowledge of program and application development, and receives general direction to perform systems analysis and design, recommends application solutions and/or tests, corrects and implements software and programs, assists with documentation, and contributes to high-quality outcomes. 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.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable systems, focusing on performance, security, and maintainability under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in technical evaluations, code reviews, and performance assessments, providing and receiving constructive feedback to foster growth.
• Promote best practices in coding, debugging, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, to understand technical roadmaps and guide strategic decisions.
• Troubleshoot issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability and uptime.
• Support agile methodologies by participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging tools, frameworks, and methodologies, and suggest relevant advancements to the team.
• Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline development processes.
• Manage technical debt by balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term system health through strategic refactoring and optimization.
• Support data migration initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accuracy through careful planning and validation.
• Design, develop, and maintain web services, leveraging knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architectures.
• Reinforce proficiency in the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, and related tools, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Assist in establishing and documenting processes and best practices for software development, ensuring consistency and clarity for the team.