Application Modernization Consultant ( Senior Developer (Java & React)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Code : OH 792182

Job Title : IT Consultant 2 SFC (ITC2) 792182

Client : State of Ohio

Location : Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Duration : Through 06 / 30 / 2026

Interview Mode : Microsoft Teams (Virtual)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid role minimum 3 days onsite required

30 West Spring Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Role Overview

The State of Ohio is seeking an IT Consultant 2 to support the OFCC application development group in the modernization of the CMW system , migrating from Perl / MySQL to Java / React / MariaDB on an AWS platform .

This role requires strong hands-on development expertise combined with technical leadership, mentoring, and modernization experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and validate project deliverables (requirements, test results, designs)
• Mentor development teams and create high-level technical documentation
• Analyze business operations and recommend technical / process improvements
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and performance standards
• Develop modernized application components as needed
• Perform peer reviews and participate in pair programming
• Plan, execute, and review System Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Troubleshoot risks and resolve complex development issues
• Leverage AI tools to support application development and testing

Required Skills & Experience

Highly Desired

Compliance Requirements

Primary Skills

Perl, Java, ReactJS, Full Stack Development, MySQL, MariaDB, AWS, Application Modernization, Software Engineering, AI-assisted Development, Test Planning, System & UAT Testing, Business & Software Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, Pair Programming, Communication Skills