What Our Employees Have To Say

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You’ll Be Doing

Software Development & Modification
Develop and modify software programs and correspondence templates using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), .NET (C#/VB), Java, SQL, and related tools.
Read, write, extract, and generate reports from complex data files.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Create and execute unit and system test cases; prepare test data and verify results.
Debug and revise programs to resolve defects and ensure desired functionality.
Analysis & Design Support
Assist in gathering business requirements, defining problems, and developing technical solutions.
Support test planning, defect tracking, user acceptance testing, and deployment activities.
Documentation & Standards
Create and update technical documentation, including use cases, code comments, and training materials.
Assist in documenting development lifecycle activities following BWC standards.
Technical Communication & Collaboration
Participate in discussions to exchange technical information with developers, infrastructure teams, and non‑technical stakeholders.
Provide written and verbal summaries to support development tasks and project communication.
Production Support & Continuous Learning
Assist with post‑production support, troubleshooting application issues, and implementing enhancements.
Maintain knowledge of current technologies through training and self‑directed learning.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

Required Experience and/or Education:

36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills:

Software Development/Implementation

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of:

computer and electronics, oral and written communication tools and techniques, customer support and personal service, state and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) policy, procedures and applicable laws*, vision, mission and goals of BWC*,software development principles & methods for design, development, testing & implementation of new or modified software, commonly used query language, mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT, IT principles, methods & practices in assigned specialty area, standard software validation tools, software distribution tools & mechanisms, relational database concepts, technical writing & documentation practices, .Net Framework (C# & VB.net); JAVA, Microsoft SQL Server; XML; SQL query tool, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) correspondence template design/development, Relational Database technologies, Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Skill for

: reading comprehension, speaking, service orientation, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and complex problem solving.

Ability to

: stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned, deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context, and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

(*) Developed after employment

Agency Contact Name and Information

BWC Human Resources, A85393@bwc.state.oh.us

Unposting Date

Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53 - $50.66

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Information Technology

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Verbal Communication

Primary Technology

Microsoft .Net Environment

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

AEM Developer (Software Development Specialist 1) - PN 20067008

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