Senior Software Engineer

Job Description Senior Software Engineer (2600049G) Organization Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io Location Riffe Tower 24 77 South High Street 24th Floor Columbus 43215 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $100,000 - $120,000/year, depending on experience Schedule Full-time. Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F (core hours) Primary Job Skill Information Technology Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidentiality Overview When you join Legislative Information Systems (LIS), you’ll be a part of a team working to make an impact serving our state by creating and supporting legislative applications and legislative users. We’re continuously modernizing our practices and we’re looking for agents of change. Our team encourages continuous learning and career development for all positions. Mission LIS serves the Ohio General Assembly and legislative agencies by providing operational efficiency, strategic planning, and innovation in a cost-effective manner for the implementation and advancement of technology across the legislature. Work Environment When you join our team, you’ll experience the flexibility, autonomy, trust and collaboration we believe creates a safe, innovative, and thriving environment. After all, we’ve hired you not only for the skills and experiences you possess today, but also where you’ll grow tomorrow. Collaborative environment Continuous learning + education and conference allocation Business casual dress code Responsibilities You’ll work with full stack technologies as we solve some of the biggest challenges facing the organizations we serve. You will be expected to approach technical decisions pragmatically to ensure the value of the work is top priority. You’ll demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning new skills as well as sharing and teaching areas of your expertise. You’ll play an integral role in impacting team culture, practice, and engagement. Participate in all aspects of the SDLC Collaborate with product managers, other engineers, and domain experts to design and develop applications Collaborate with network engineers to ensure the value applications are designed for is achieved Create software development documentation Contribute to troubleshooting and technical support As an experienced engineer of the development team, assign or assist in the allocation of work to team members Create and maintain software applications while modeling industry best practices and standards (i.e., fixing bugs, developing new features, writing tests, code review, etc.) Identify root causes of complex issues while communicating the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches Actively contribute to empowerment of the team (e.g., mentor less experienced team members, spread internal system knowledge, assist team members in delivering solutions as needed, etc.) Qualifications Human Skills: Strong communication skills – written, verbal, listening and questioning Ability to convey ideas from analysis to synthesis Problem Solver – focuses on the underlying issue, rather than just executing a task focuses on the underlying issue Self-starter, initiative, drive, willingness to engage in improving the team Continuous learning mindset Collaborative Technical Skills: Knowledge of object‑oriented languages and/or relational database design Degree in technology or equivalent education and related work experience Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and receive guidance from senior team members Experience with modern programming languages (Java, Python, Ruby, JavaScript), CSS, HTML, source control software (Git), and configuration management practices Knowledge of Django, Vue, Postgres, React, and Spring Boot Proficient in writing unit tests (JUnit/PyTest/Jest) Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of a key‑value store technology (Redis) Knowledge of CI pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) Knowledge of Docker Benefits We offer a comprehensive state benefits package including: Medical coverage – quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits; dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave; 11 paid holidays per year; childbirth/adoption leave; disability and bereavement leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System – OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards retirement; the employer contributes 14% of the employee’s salary Deferred Compensation – the Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan 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. Drug‑Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr