Atlassian Developer

Role: Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist) Experience - 8+ years Location: Remote Mandatory Skills - "Forge, JavaScript, React" Optional Skills - "Devops Tools, Groovy, Git, Jira, Sql, Pipeline" Job Description: Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist) Key Responsibilities • Forge Application Development & Architecture • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs. • Architect and implement native Forge modules, including Custom UI/React components, Global Pages, Contextual Gadgets/Panels, Custom Fields, and advanced Workflow Validators/Post-Functions. • Effectively utilize Forge platform primitives, including Forge Storage, Custom Fetch, Web Triggers, Resolvers, Queues, and Event-Driven Functions to handle complex, asynchronous business logic. • Apply best-practice secure coding standards and scalable API design principles to all application development. Integration & Platform Expertise • Integrate Jira Cloud with external SaaS platforms and internal services using the Jira REST APIs and secure outbound connections via Forge. • Develop custom business logic, validation rules, and workflow extensions that precisely meet specific organizational requirements. • Provide advanced technical support and performance tuning for custom Jira Cloud applications, configurations, and integrations. Collaboration & Delivery • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. • Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and testing plans for all custom solutions. Required Technical Expertise • Forge Mastery: Proven, hands-on experience in architecting and deploying multiple Jira Cloud applications using the Atlassian Forge framework. • Core Languages: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. • Frontend: Deep experience building interfaces using React (Custom UI) or the Forge UI Kit. • Platform Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Jira Cloud platform, including the configuration layer (Issue Types, Screens, Field Contexts, Workflow Schemes, and advanced Permissions). • APIs & Data: Strong familiarity with the Jira Cloud REST APIs and leveraging data effectively within Forge applications. • Architecture: Solid knowledge of Forge authentication mechanisms, asynchronous processing, and event handling within the Atlassian platform ecosystem. • Quality: Ability to design, implement, and test performant, maintainable, and reusable code solutions. Preferred Attributes (Nice to Have) • Experience with legacy scripting in Server/Data Center (e.g., Groovy/Script Runner, Power Scripts/SIL) to support migration or comparative analysis. • Familiarity with Jira Expressions for dynamic condition and validation logic. • Working knowledge of SQL for understanding data structures and supporting external reporting efforts. • Familiarity with modern deployment practices (CI/CD, version control via Git).