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Ohio State University is hiring an Intermediate Application Developer. The role builds, integrates, and supports enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications within the university’s Application Services team, which sustains the long-lived systems behind core institutional operations. The developer reports to the CRM Integration Platform Manager and works with growing independence on implementation and technical design discussions.

Highlights

Develop and enhance enterprise web, API, mobile, and cloud-enabled applications that support core university operations.
Write maintainable, scalable code that follows established architectural standards and development governance.
Carry out implementation work and take part in technical design discussions with growing independence across development initiatives.
Integrate applications using REST APIs, event-driven architectures, or middleware platforms.
Use AI tools to speed up software delivery while applying critical thinking and sound engineering practice, and keep evaluating emerging AI capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two years of enterprise application development.
Hands-on experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Preferred experience with cloud-enabled, serverless, or containerized applications, Infrastructure as Code, Salesforce integrations, and AI orchestration with MCP servers.
Targeted hiring range of $70,100 to $91,600 for a full-time, 40-hour first-shift position on the Columbus campus.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 11 paid holidays, and a state retirement plan with generous employer contributions.

Intermediate Application Developer Full Description

Job Title:

Intermediate Application Developer

Department:

OCIO | Enterprise Project

The Application Developer provides technical expertise for the development, integration, and support of enterprise applications within Application Services. Reporting to the CRM Integration Platform Manager, 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 Infrastructure as Code.
Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems using APIs, messaging, or integration platforms.
Experience working with AI orchestration and MCP servers.
Experience supporting enterprise applications in large, decentralized institutions.

This position maps to Information Technology, Enterprise Applications Development, Individual Contributor - Specialized, S2 Experienced.

Additional Information:

The Targeted Hiring 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.

Target Salary Range: $70,100.00 - $91,600

Sub-function: Information Technology, Enterprise Applications Development

Career Band: Individual Contributor- Specialized

Career Level: S2

Location:

Mount Hall (0311)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Starting day one: Comprehensive benefits.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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