Atlassian Developer

Job Description: Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist) Location: Overland Park/Frisco, TX Exp: 8 Years Work Model: Hybrid/3 days in office Position Requirement: 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. 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/ScriptRunner, 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). Cultural Fit Self-Starter: A highly proactive individual with a passion for innovation and continuous skill development in a rapidly evolving platform. Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and vice-versa. Delivery Focus: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, stable, and user-centric Jira customizations in a large-scale enterprise environment.