Office of Information Services The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage. What You'll Do As an ITC3 for the STARS team, you will be playing the role of a QA Automation Test Architect at JFS. You will be responsible for training and mentoring a team of software development specialists to create and maintain test automation scripts. Your role will involve hands on development and maintenance of scalable automated testing framework, performance testing, troubleshooting automation failures and communication with people with different technical backgrounds and experience levels. You will assist in development of a QA Automation practice for the STARS team. Your duties will include but not limited to: * Develop and maintain robust automation framework for creation of automated test scripts and automated tests reporting. * Hands on with setting up cloud based platforms to allow running automated test scripts on web and mobile devices using virtual browsers. * Adept in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines like Azure / Copado * Designs and executes performance and load tests to assess systems scalability and performance. * Generates synthetic test data and maintains test versioning to ensure test data aligns with testing requirements. Schedule: Position requires 8 hours a day/5 days a week between 7a & 6p. In the event of emergencies or service outages, work outside these hours will be required. Travel: Travel is not expected. Occasional training or professional development opportunities may require travel. PN(s): 20040925 The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1: * Completion of undergraduate core program coursework in information technology, electrical engineering or telecommunications; * AND 5 yrs. exp. in information systems analysis, design & operations; * AND 18 mos. exp. in project/program management; * AND 2 courses or 6 mos. exp. in budgeting. OR Option 2: * 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Consultant 2, 64162. OR Option 3: * The equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Technical & Professional Skills Utilized: Information Technology Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio's E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 17. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $50.09 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 17 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Hourly $50.09 $52.85 $55.81 $58.88 $62.19 $65.66 Annual $104,187 $109,928 $116,085 $122,470 $129,355 $136,573 Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 Months