Atlassian Jira Developer
Posted 1 day ago by 1756881535
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Jira Developer at the Texas Education Agency involves supporting and enhancing the Atlassian Jira Cloud environment. The position focuses on maintaining and optimizing Jira Software and IT Service Management, requiring expertise in JQL, Jira administration, and automation. The ideal candidate will also have experience with Jira on-premise to cloud migration and a basic understanding of Active Directory and access controls. This is a remote position with a duration until August 31, 2026, with possible extensions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain Jira Software and Jira ITSM projects in the Atlassian Cloud environment.
- Develop and optimize JQL queries, workflows, automations, and permissions to support business operations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable Jira solutions.
- Utilize Jira REST APIs and scripting (HTML/JavaScript) for customizations and integrations.
- Work with key plugins such as ScriptRunner, JMWE, Email This Issue, Extension for Jira Service Desk.
- Provide clear, well-structured documentation and communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Key Skills:
- 8 years of experience managing Jira Software and ITSM projects, including workflows, permissions, and automations.
- 5 years of expert-level proficiency in JQL (Jira Query Language) for building complex queries.
- 5 years of experience using Jira REST APIs and scripting languages for custom integrations and enhancements.
- 5 years of exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical processes clearly.
- 3 years of hands-on experience with plugins like ScriptRunner, JMWE, and Email.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DirectClient: Texas Education Agency(TEA)
Solicitation Number: 70126019
Title: JIRA Developer
Location: 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701
Duration: Until 8/31/2026 with possible extension
Last date for submission: September 10, 2025 (2.00 PM-CST)
Important Note: The working position is Telework.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
We are seeking a skilled Jira Developer to support and enhance our Atlassian Jira Cloud environment
This role will focus on maintaining, optimizing, and expanding Jira Software and Jira IT Service Management The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in JQL, Jira administration, and automation, and will collaborate Experience with Jira on-premise to cloud migration is a strong plus
While Atlassian Access is primarily managed by another team member, a basic understanding of Active Directory, access controls, and identity management is important for success in this role.
Job Description:
Design, configure, and maintain Jira Software and Jira ITSM projects in the Atlassian Cloud environment.
Develop and optimize JQL queries, workflows, automations, and permissions to support business operations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable Jira solutions.
Utilize Jira REST APIs and scripting (HTML/JavaScript) for customizations and integrations.
Work with key plugins such as ScriptRunner, JMWE, Email This Issue, Extension for Jira Service Desk, Provide clear, well-structured documentation and communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Experience managing Jira Software and ITSM projects, including workflows, permissions, and automations.
5 Required Expert-level proficiency in JQL (Jira Query Language) for building complex queries.
5 Required Experience using Jira REST APIs and scripting languages for custom integrations and enhancements.
5 Required Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical processes clearly
3 Required Hands-on experience with plugins like ScriptRunner, JMWE, and Email