Atlassian Jira Admin

Atlassian Software Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Developer – Atlassian Projects to spearhead the design, customization, and integration of solutions across the Atlassian suite, including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and related tools. The ideal candidate will lead development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration, and DevOps efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical development, platform customization, and strategic integration.

Key Responsibilities

Atlassian Platform Development

• Lead the development and customization of Jira workflows, issue types, screens, and schemes.
• Develop Atlassian apps using Atlassian Forge, Atlassian Connect, and the Atlassian Plugin SDK (Java).
• Design and implement custom scripts using ScriptRunner (Groovy) for Jira and Confluence.
• Build custom macros, UI components, and automations in Confluence.

System Integration & Automation

• Integrate Atlassian tools with internal systems and external platforms using REST APIs, webhooks, and custom middleware.
• Implement DevOps pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
• Automate processes via Jira Automation, ScriptRunner, or third-party apps.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Architect scalable solutions within the Atlassian ecosystem across departments.
• Define coding standards and best practices for Atlassian app development.
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce quality and security standards.

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with project managers, system admins, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive adoption of Atlassian tools through training, onboarding, and documentation.
• Implement governance policies for permission management, content lifecycle, and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• 8–10 years of overall software development experience with 5+ years in Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Proficiency in Java, Groovy, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks such as React (Forge/Connect development).
• Strong experience with Jira REST APIs, Confluence APIs, and Bitbucket integrations.
• Hands-on experience in workflow customization, ScriptRunner, and automation frameworks.
• CI/CD expertise with Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
• Strong understanding of Git, branching strategies, and repository management.

Preferred

• Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum/Kanban boards, and project automation.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, OAuth, JWT, and webhook security.
• Experience integrating tools like Slack, Teams, GitHub, or Trello with Atlassian.
• Exposure to SAML/SSO, Atlassian Access, and platform governance.

Certifications (nice to have)

• Atlassian Certified Expert / ACP-100 (Jira Admin), ACP-120 (Jira Cloud Admin)
• PMP or Agile Certification (ScrumMaster, SAFe, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and architectural thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability to work in fast-paced and cross-functional environments.