Atlassian Engineer

Job Title: Atlassian Engineer Location: Seattle, willing to work onsite 3-4 days a week Duration: 6 months Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain custom scripts and macros for Atlassian Confluence and Jira using tools like ScriptRunner, Groovy, and Atlassian SDK. • Design, implement, and optimize automated workflows that enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency. • Integrate Atlassian tools with third-party systems via REST APIs or custom plugins. • Customize and extend Atlassian platform capabilities using Java and Atlassian APIs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable solutions. • Establish best practices and documentation standards for Atlassian content, spaces, and workflows. • Perform system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform stability and performance. • Provide technical support and mentorship on Atlassian tooling and workflow automation. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of professional experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira). • Expertise in scripting languages used with Atlassian (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript). • Strong Java development skills with experience building plugins or extensions for Atlassian platforms. • Experience with Atlassian SDK, REST APIs, and webhooks. • Proven ability to develop and manage complex workflows and automation within Jira and Confluence. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and continuous integration/deployment practices. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with enterprise-scale Confluence or Jira migrations. • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Familiarity with additional Atlassian Marketplace apps and scripting tools. • Atlassian certification(s) is a plus.