Atlassian Jira Admin

Full-time

Remote

Skills

Agile

React

Jira

JavaScript

Typescript

Overview

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.