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Sr. Apps Development Analyst - OSU Health Plan

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ September 20th, 2026
Java

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Ohio State University is hiring a Sr. Apps Development Analyst - OSU Health Plan to support the OSU Health Plan's Information Systems IT team. The analyst designs, develops and debugs complex application programs and leads projects that range from medium to large in scope. Day-to-day work spans requirements analysis, coding, testing and technical documentation, along with diagnosing and resolving complex system performance issues.

Highlights
  • Plans, develops, tests, and documents complex business application programs
  • Writes and debugs code to ensure applications meet design specifications and functionality
  • Defines specifications and programming for complex technical modules, applications, and prototypes
  • Leads application projects ranging from medium to large in scope, risk, and impact
  • Tests applications and carries out quality-assurance procedures to catch defects
  • Maintains applications by modifying program design and code and updating technical documentation
  • Diagnoses and resolves complex application resource and performance problems
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, plus 4 years of relevant IT experience, with extensive knowledge of Java and web technologies
  • Offers a hybrid work arrangement based out of OSU Health Plan's Columbus office
  • Includes a comprehensive benefits package with employer-matched retirement plans, day-one health/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Sr. Apps Development Analyst - OSU Health Plan Full Description

Job Title: Sr. Apps Development Analyst - OSU Health Plan
Department: OSU Health Plan | Information Systems IT

Position Summary
Serves as the primary contributor at OSU Health Plan in the analysis and validation of system requirements to existing business processes and information systems to ensure desirability, practicality, and resource availability and capability. Designs, develops and implements complex programs and/or modifications of existing applications. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of complex applications according to organization standards and end-user requirements. Responsible for the determination, diagnosis, isolation and resolution of complex applications resource and utilization problems and errors. Develops fault diagnosis, isolation and resolution techniques that ensure optimal performance is constantly maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities
Programming (Design/Development/Implementation): Plans, develops, tests, and documents complex business applications programs. Writes and debugs code in the appropriate program language to ensure that the application meets all design specifications and functionality.
Systems Analysis: Provides the definition and development of specifications and programming for complex technical modules, applications, prototypes and computer programs.
Project Management/Administrative: Leads application projects from medium to large in scope, risk and impact.
Quality Assurance: Carries out procedures to ensure that all application systems, products and services meet minimum organization standards and end-user requirements; tests applications to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Maintenance/Support: Plans and performs maintenance on applications; modifies program design and code; implements testing procedures; maintains technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
  • 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred in Information Technology (preferably experience in Applications Development)
  • Extensive knowledge of and professional experience with Java, web, and related technologies
  • Knowledge of program logic, analysis, specification design, language selection and report formatting
  • Work experience in developing technical and user documentation
  • Strong project and process management skills; ability to manage complex projects with a medium to large scope
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience with information systems and business practices
  • Ability to assist other team members with their technical issues
  • Must be able to keep self abreast of technological trends as well as healthcare technology trends

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include
  • An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
  • Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
  • Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • And much more!

Additional Information
Location: Ackerman Rd, 700 (0921)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
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.