What You'll Do:
Collaboration: Collaborate with project management team to refine technical software requirements.
Software Development: Create products to visualize and communicate software designs. Efficiently develop software solutions in accordance with project requirements using modern development technologies and JavaScript libraries, either individually or as part of a team. Provide effective resources and time estimates for designed solutions
Documentation: Create technical documentation to support the maintenance of developed solutions.
Source Code Management: Track and manage source code changes in a team environment using source control management tools.
Database Design: Collaborate with database administrators and other analysts to design and create database structures including tables, procedures, views, and functions.
Quality Assurance: Thoroughly test software solutions for reliability.
Software Support: Monitor the operation of software solutions, provide support to end users, and develop software patches ensuring proper operation.
Training: Train and support court staff members in the use of developed applications.
Code Review: Through code review, ensure that software products adhere to best practices.
IT Liaison: Work under supervision as an IT liaison to designated court offices.
What’s in it for you:
The Supreme Court of Ohio offers a generous compensation package which includes salaries reviewed annually for market adjustments; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 14% employer contribution to the state retirement plan (OPERS); tuition reimbursement; flex time; and paid vacation, personal and sick time earned in the first month of employment.
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! 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
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science or related discipline. Three or more years of experience required in an applications development discipline. Proven experience with Microsoft development technologies. Experience developing and managing Microsoft SQL databases preferred.
Data Analytics: Skill in interpreting and leveraging data insights.
Project Coordination: Strong organizational abilities in managing application development projects, prioritizing workloads, and estimating work time requirements.
Communication Skills: The ability to interact and effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers, justices, attorneys and/or the public. Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively either verbally or in writing.
Written Communication: Crafting clear, concise, professional correspondence while ensuring accuracy in grammar, spelling, and document formatting.
Judgement: The ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information.
Creativity: Ability to design effective and efficient user interface components of applications that meet business requirements.
Supplemental Information
This is an exempt unclassified position that reports to the IT Deputy Director of Application Development. The starting salary range is $91,375.00-$110,000.00 commensurate with experience.
Application Process
Mailed or faxed applications will be accepted. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by August 16, 2026, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215.
1. Complete application online
2. Upload a resume
4. Upload a cover letter with Salary Requirements
Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and 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.
ADA Statement
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.
