Software Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Software Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial technology, healthcare IT, defense and aerospace software, and enterprise systems, at every level from entry-level to principal and staff engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the market, where employers such as Nationwide, Huntington Bancshares, and Northrop Grumman maintain large engineering footprints. The most in-demand specialties right now are cloud infrastructure, full-stack web development, and embedded systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title:
Senior Software EngineerLocation:
OH - ColumbusWhat you'll do:
Digital Disbursements is a fintech company, led by a team with deep industry experience and a strong track record of value creation. We operate in the digital payments space and have a proven product-market fit. We specialize in helping bring B2C payments to the digital age and are poised for significant growth in the months ahead. Digital Disbursements was acquired by Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) in January 2022 and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of WAL. The Senior Software Engineer will be reporting to and working directly with the Chief Technology Officer.Expanding Digital Disbursements engineering team to meet client, business, and WAB demands to provide a Payments-as-a-service platform and help our client integrate with our core services. Not hiring position will slow growth of cases, clients, payment fees, and deposits.
- Work with a very talented group of engineers to deliver solution for internal and external clients.
- Collaborates closely with peer developers, QA testers, and business partners to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner.
- Work through the entire software development life cycle building out a high availability multi-tiered platform accessed globally.
- Participate in production platform support.
- Contribute to peer code reviews.
- Proactively identify and fix issues improving scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and fraud monitoring.
- Respond to urgent bugs in a timely manner alongside engineers.
- Help foster good software engineering practices.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 7 + years of strong Object-Oriented Development experience.
- 3+ years of strong MySQL experience (designing and administrating).
- 4+ years of NodeJS experience.
- 4+ years of Strong ReactJS experience.
- 4+ years of Typescript experience.
- Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience.
- Strong understanding of Amazon API-Gateway & Lambda.
- Solid experience building API frameworks (RESTful or GraphQL).
- Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation System (Azure DevOps) would be a plus.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services a plus.
- Experience with Amazon QuickSight a plus.
- Experience working with NoSQL DynamoDB a plus.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic programming team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Digital Disbursements is a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Senior Software EngineerLocation:
OH - ColumbusWhat you'll do:
Digital Disbursements is a fintech company, led by a team with deep industry experience and a strong track record of value creation. We operate in the digital payments space and have a proven product-market fit. We specialize in helping bring B2C payments to the digital age and are poised for significant growth in the months ahead. Digital Disbursements was acquired by Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) in January 2022 and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of WAL. The Senior Software Engineer will be reporting to and working directly with the Chief Technology Officer.Expanding Digital Disbursements engineering team to meet client, business, and WAB demands to provide a Payments-as-a-service platform and help our client integrate with our core services. Not hiring position will slow growth of cases, clients, payment fees, and deposits.
- Work with a very talented group of engineers to deliver solution for internal and external clients.
- Collaborates closely with peer developers, QA testers, and business partners to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner.
- Work through the entire software development life cycle building out a high availability multi-tiered platform accessed globally.
- Participate in production platform support.
- Contribute to peer code reviews.
- Proactively identify and fix issues improving scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and fraud monitoring.
- Respond to urgent bugs in a timely manner alongside engineers.
- Help foster good software engineering practices.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 7 + years of strong Object-Oriented Development experience.
- 3+ years of strong MySQL experience (designing and administrating).
- 4+ years of NodeJS experience.
- 4+ years of Strong ReactJS experience.
- 4+ years of Typescript experience.
- Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience.
- Strong understanding of Amazon API-Gateway & Lambda.
- Solid experience building API frameworks (RESTful or GraphQL).
- Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation System (Azure DevOps) would be a plus.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services a plus.
- Experience with Amazon QuickSight a plus.
- Experience working with NoSQL DynamoDB a plus.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic programming team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Digital Disbursements is a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Software Engineer Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase14
- Speechify6
- Booz Allen Hamilton4
- Worldpay2
- Aegis Ventures2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Airlines
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control using Git
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, and infrastructure teams
Software Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software engineer in Ohio?
Software engineering in Ohio does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skills. Most Ohio employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems from an Ohio university such as Ohio State, Case Western Reserve, or the University of Cincinnati. Candidates without a degree can enter through accredited coding bootcamps, associate programs at Ohio community colleges, or by building a strong portfolio of project work.
How much do software engineers make in Ohio?
Software engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $114,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,790 for the lowest 10% to over $168,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring software engineers in Ohio right now include JPMorganChase, Speechify, and Booz Allen Hamilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's deep concentration of financial services, healthcare, defense, and insurance firms means software engineers here often work on large-scale enterprise systems rather than consumer-facing startups.
Which Ohio cities have the most software engineer jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton have the most software engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share of postings through its concentration of financial institutions, insurance headquarters, and a fast-growing tech startup scene, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute heavily through healthcare systems, defense contractors, and manufacturing technology employers.
Are there remote software engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 64% of software engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits a distributed setup. Roles focused on cloud development, backend services, and application engineering tend to have the highest share of fully remote options, while embedded systems and on-site infrastructure roles are more likely to require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a software engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate associate program, which Ohio's large employers run regularly. Nationwide, JPMorgan Chase's Columbus campus, and Rocket Companies each hire entry-level engineers through structured associate and rotational programs. Community college transfer pathways and Ohio State's cooperative education program also place students directly with employers before graduation. Candidates transitioning from IT support, QA testing, or data analysis roles find those the most common lateral moves into a first engineering title.
Where can I find and apply to software engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to software engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and the rest of the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly through each listing.
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