Jira Developer

Summary

Join Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, as a Jira Developer and establish an organization-wide Jira strategy. Execute this strategy by serving as the technical expert for the Jira ecosystem, combining strategic vision with hands-on development. Design, implement, and maintain advanced Jira configurations, including custom workflows and automation. Develop custom technical solutions using scripting languages and integrate Jira with other business systems. Provide consultative guidance to stakeholders and coordinate with technology leaders. Develop and maintain technical documentation. This role offers a competitive salary between $122,880 and $153,600.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Jira administration with demonstrated ability to develop cohesive strategies across multiple business units
• Strong technical development skills including proficiency in scripting languages (Groovy, JavaScript, Python), REST API development, and webhook configuration for Jira customizations
• Proven expertise in developing custom Jira solutions that extend beyond out-of-the-box configurations to meet complex business requirements
• Experience building and maintaining integrations between Jira and other business systems, with the ability to develop robust, scalable data exchange mechanisms
• Advanced knowledge of Jira's technical architecture and ability to customize the platform through Automation for Jira, ScriptRunner, or custom code development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate business needs into technical Jira solutions and troubleshoot complex system issues
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge technical capabilities with business objectives and educate stakeholders on Jira best practices

Responsibilities

• Establish a comprehensive Jira strategy that aligns with business objectives and creates consistency across departments, ensuring all teams operate under a unified approach
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced Jira configurations including custom workflows, permissions structures, and sophisticated automation rules that serve diverse team needs while maintaining strategic coherence
• Develop custom technical solutions using both out-of-the-box functionality and scripted approaches, including custom scripts, REST API integrations, webhooks, and advanced workflow customizations to extend Jira's capabilities
• Create and manage integrations between Jira and other business-critical systems, designing bidirectional data flows that enhance cross-functional visibility and reporting
• Build scalable Jira solutions through code-based customizations using Groovy, JavaScript, Python, or other scripting languages to address complex business requirements beyond standard configurations
• Implement comprehensive automation strategies that reduce manual work and ensure data integrity across the Jira ecosystem
• Provide consultative guidance to stakeholders on Jira capabilities , helping translate business requirements into technical solutions that optimize workflow and reporting
• Coordinate with technology leaders across the business to ensure Archer’s Jira strategy fits into the broader integration and technology framework
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering custom configurations, scripts, and integrations to ensure knowledge transfer and system sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira Software Cloud API development and custom app creation
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integrating Jira with development tools like Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Teamcity, or similar
• Jira certifications such as Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator or relevant development credentials
• Experience implementing enterprise-scale Jira solutions across complex organizational structures

Benefits

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $122,880 - $153,600