Jira Developer – Remote (U.S.)

Contract: 6 Months (extension possible)
Eligibility: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (no C2C, 1099, or third-party vendors). Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfer.

Overview:
We are seeking a Jira Developer with deep expertise in Jira Cloud administration, JQL, and automation. This role will support and enhance Jira Software and Jira IT Service Management (ITSM) environments, working closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable, optimized solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, configure, and maintain Jira Software and Jira ITSM projects in Atlassian Cloud.

Build and optimize JQL queries, workflows, automations, and permissions.

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Jira solutions.

Utilize Jira REST APIs, HTML, and JavaScript for customizations and integrations.

Support and configure key plugins (ScriptRunner, JMWE, Email This Issue, Extension for Jira Service Desk).

Provide documentation and communicate technical concepts clearly to business and IT audiences.

Qualifications:

8+ years Jira administration and development (focus on Jira Cloud).

5+ years hands-on JQL and Jira ITSM configuration.

5+ years Jira REST API experience.

Preferred: Jira on-premise to cloud migration experience.

Familiarity with Atlassian Access, Active Directory, and access controls.

Strong communication skills, with proven ability to create documentation and engage stakeholders.

Remote – Anywhere in the U.S.
6-Month Contract with extension potential