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Software Development Specialist 2

State of Ohio
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Specialist 2 position at State of Ohio?

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking 2 (two) Software Development Specialist 2 in the IT Division.

What you’ll do as a Software Development Specialist 2:

  • Develop solutions and support business applications
  • Perform testing, implementation, and quality assurance
  • Guide staff and lead technical discussions
  • Document standards for systems development lifecycles
  • Research information and mentor technical peers
  • Primary technology: C#

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

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; 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; 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.

Technical Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem Solving

Organization

Taxation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Katie Schuler - Katie.Schuler@tax.ohio.gov For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at HRStaffing@tax.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Dec 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Northland 1st Floor

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.90

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills

Software development/implementation

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Primary Technology

Not Applicable

Agency Overview

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

Salary : $37

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