Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Jira
Agile
Job Details
Job Title: Jira Developer
Location: MacLean, VA
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Jira Developer with hands-on experience in designing and implementing custom Jira solutions. This role focuses on developing custom plugins, extending Jira functionalities, and integrating Jira with other systems to support agile and enterprise workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable Jira-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop custom Jira plugins and modules using Java and the Atlassian SDK.
- Extend Jira functionality using REST APIs, Groovy (ScriptRunner), and Webhooks.
- Build custom workflows, validators, conditions, and post functions programmatically.
- Integrate Jira with third-party applications or internal tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, ServiceNow).
- Develop automation scripts and backend logic to enhance Jira s capability.
- Collaborate with Jira Admins to package and deploy new features.
- Provide technical design documents and unit test coverage for all development.
- Maintain version control and deployment pipelines for Jira add-ons.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Jira plugin or app development using Java (OSGi framework).
- Proficiency with Atlassian SDK, RESTful APIs, and Jira Query Language (JQL).
- Experience with Groovy scripting, especially with ScriptRunner.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and how they map to Jira structures.
- Experience working with Jira Cloud or Jira Data Center APIs.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
Nice to Have:
- Experience developing Atlassian Connect or Forge apps for Jira Cloud.
- Familiarity with Atlassian ecosystem tools like Confluence, Bitbucket.
- Exposure to front-end development (JavaScript, React) for Jira UI customizations.
- Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, or webhooks for Jira integration.
- Atlassian Developer or Forge certifications.
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