Software Development Specialist 3 (Salesforce)

Information Technology Department

Hourly Rate: $41.81 commensurate with experience

What You'll Do:

In this position as the Software Development Specialist 3 , your primary duties will be:

• Lead architectural design efforts, ensuring all Salesforce solutions follow secure, scalable, and maintainable patterns
• Guide developers through code reviews, mentorship, and enforcement of engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with administrators, analysts, and technical teams to deliver cohesive, integrated enterprise solutions
• Oversee full lifecycle development activities, including technical design, unit testing, integration, UAT support, and deployment
• Develop high-quality applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and integration technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring system stability, performance, and adherence to organizational standards
• Stay current with Salesforce releases, platform advancements, and industry best practices to recommend strategic improvements
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support system understanding, maintenance, and team knowledge sharing
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and align designs with long-term architectural direction
• Collaborate with administrators, analysts, and developers to ensure seamless integration with other systems
• Promote and deploy code across multiple environments using established DevOps practices
• DevOps/release management experience

Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County.

*Our agency does not participate in H1-B Visa Sponsorship

PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness.

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.

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. 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.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation