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Koniag Government Services · 7 hours ago

Jira Engineer (TS)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Eagle Harbor Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Jira Engineer. This role involves designing and implementing backend solutions to enhance the Atlassian Jira environment, focusing on integration with enterprise systems and automation of complex workflows.

EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain custom backend solutions for Jira using Java, REST APIs, and Atlassian SDK

Develop and maintain Jira plugins and integrations with other enterprise systems (e.g., Confluence, ServiceNow, GitHub, Jenkins)

Automate Jira workflows, permissions, and configurations to support evolving business needs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable backend solutions

Monitor and optimize Jira performance, scalability, and reliability

Ensure data integrity and security across Jira instances and integrations

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Jira-related backend issues

Stay current with Atlassian product updates and best practices

Qualification

Jira APIsJavaAtlassian SDKBackend developmentAgile methodologiesDevOps toolsDatabase technologiesGroovyPythonShell scriptingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkTime managementInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain additional security requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of experience in backend development, ideally with exposure to Jira engineering

Proficiency in Java and experience with Atlassian SDK and Jira REST APIs

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Groovy, Python, Shell) for automation

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools

Understand Jira architecture, workflows, permissions, and custom fields

Experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

DOD 8140 (IAT Level II) Minimum Requirement - Security+ CE

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Must be able to work in a team environment cordially and effectively, as well as having the ability to lead a team if required

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially and freely with people (customers, employees and vendors inclusive)

Must be able to motivate other employees when needed

Must exhibit a high level of flexibility and an ability to multi-task

Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Must have the ability to work as a ‘link person' or middle person amongst customers, employees, and vendors

Must have excellent time management ability to successfully manage orders and schedules

Enrolled in CE with a SF86 in the last 12 months

TS/SCI security clearance required, candidate will not be considered without TS/SCI