Job Details

DevOps Technical Lead/Software Development Specialist 3

Organization: Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kat Maloney, ...@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date: Jul 26, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Ohio Dept of Transportation, 1980 West Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, 43223

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $40.59-59.70

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills: Software development/implementation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail

Primary Technology: Microsoft .Net Environment

What You Will Do:

• Champion observability and monitoring coding practices to better support our customers.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholdersbusiness leaders, product owners, project managers, and end usersto fully understand and deliver on both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including software design plans, evaluation reports, test results, and technical manuals.
• Uphold and advocate for the highest standards in architecture, design, implementation, and security best practices.
• Craft elegant, high-quality code that not only meets customer needs but also emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and ease of testing.

Benefits to You:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1^st increase after 4 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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!

• 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.

Qualifications

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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 State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.