The Ohio State University

Intermediate Application Developer

The Ohio State University$70K — $91K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
  • 2 years of experience in enterprise application development.
  • Proven track record in developing and supporting software solutions.
  • Familiarity with modern software development lifecycle practices.
  • Experience writing maintainable and scalable application code.
  • Knowledge of source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Experience integrating with applications using REST APIs or middleware.

Responsibilities

  • Develop enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications.
  • Support long-term sustainability of applications by writing maintainable code.
  • Contribute to reliable system behavior through disciplined engineering practices.
  • Participate in technical design discussions and implementation efforts.
  • Execute development initiatives with growing independence.
  • Apply established engineering standards across development tasks.

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Collaboration with a skilled team of professionals.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
  • Flexible work environment within an academic institution.
Full Job Description
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Job Title:
Intermediate Application Developer

Department:
OTDI | Mobile and Web Applications

The Application Developer provides technical expertise for the development, integration, and support of enterprise applications within Application Services. Reporting to the Application Development Team Lead, this role implements software solutions using scalable, secure, and maintainable engineering practices aligned with established architectural standards and development governance.

Application Services designs, builds, integrates, and sustains long-lived enterprise applications supporting core institutional operations. The Application Developer contributes to the development and enhancement of enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications while applying disciplined software development lifecycle practices and engineering quality standards.

This role serves as a developing technical contributor within the development team, executing implementation efforts, participating in technical design discussions, and applying established engineering practices with growing independence across development initiatives.

The Application Developer supports the long-term sustainability of enterprise applications by writing maintainable code, contributing to reliable system behavior, and applying disciplined engineering practices across development work.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


  • 2 years of experience in enterprise application development.


  • Demonstrated experience developing and supporting software solutions.


  • Experience working with modern software development lifecycle practices.


  • Experience writing maintainable and scalable application code.


  • Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.


  • Experience integrating with applications using REST APIs, event-driven architectures, or middleware platforms.


  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate software delivery while applying critical thinking and engineering best practices.


  • Willingness to continuously evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities as part of the software development process.


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical collaboration.


Desired Education and Experience:

  • 2-4 years of experience in enterprise application development.


  • Experience participating in technical design and architecture discussions.


  • Experience developing applications in cloud-enabled environments.


  • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and API development.


  • Experience with serverless architectures, containerized applications, or cloud-native integration services.


  • Experience with reactJS


  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code.


  • Experience working with AI orchestration and MCP servers.


  • Experience supporting enterprise applications in large, decentralized institutions.


Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $70,100-$91,600 and the offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Function: Information Technology

Sub-function: Enterprise Application Development

Career Band: Specialized

Career Level: S2

Location:
Mount Hall (0311)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1870 and is one of the largest universities in the United States, with over 68,000 students enrolled across its main campus and regional campuses. OSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, education, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the areas of agriculture, engineering, and medicine. OSU is also home to several museums, including the Wexner Center for the Arts and the Ohio State University Museum of Art.
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