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Compugain

JIRA Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

Groovy, Python, Shell scripting Configure and maintain multiple JIRA projects, project workflows, schemes, project and portfolio settings, user groups, roles, and reports. Bitbucket/Artifactory ...

Compugain

JIRA Developer

Rockville, MD

Groovy, Python, Shell scripting Configure and maintain multiple JIRA projects, project workflows, schemes, project and portfolio settings, user groups, roles, and reports. Bitbucket/Artifactory ...

The Evolvers Group

Jira DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.75 - $81.75/hr

... Jira Platform Engineer) will serve as the technical owner of our Jira SaaS in government cloud, and is responsible for administering, configuring, and integrating the application within our ...

Maximus

Jira Developer/Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

General information Job Posting Title Jira Developer/Administrator Date Thursday, July 9, 2026 City Arlington State VA Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus ...

1 point system

Atlassian/Jira Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Develop an intake, workflow and automation solution that leverages client's enterprise Atlassian suite (Jira, Jira Service Management, Jira Asset Management), automation frameworks, data integration ...

Quiet Professionals LLC

JIRA Administrator

Tampa, FL · On-site

Administrators will configure JIRA workflows, manage issue tracking systems, and integrate with GitLab, Confluence, or other DevOps tools. * The role includes submitting the JIRA System ...

MWResource

Power System Engineer I, II, III, Senior

Taylor, TX · Hybrid

$105K - $144K/yr

... Jira Engineer 3 Requires a minimum of 3 years' job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements. (Required) Ability to communicate effectively (Required) Ability to read and understand ...

SOSi

JIRA Administrator

FL · Remote

Integrate JIRA with GitLab, Confluence, and other DevOps tools. * Support Agile methodologies and related project management practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to JIRA ...

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How much do jira engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for jira engineer in the United States is $118,186.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Jira Engineer job?

A Jira Engineer is responsible for configuring, managing, and optimizing Atlassian Jira to support project management, workflow automation, and issue tracking. They collaborate with development, IT, and business teams to customize Jira workflows, integrate third-party tools, and ensure system performance. Their role typically includes scripting, automation, user support, system administration, and reporting to enhance team productivity and efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Jira Engineer?

A Jira Engineer typically manages and configures Jira projects, customizes workflows, and develops automations to improve team productivity. They regularly interact with stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement process enhancements. The role often involves creating custom dashboards, reports, and integrations with other tools, as well as providing user support and training. This dynamic position requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills as Jira Engineers collaborate closely with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure that project management needs are fully met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Jira Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Jira Engineer should have a strong background in Jira administration, workflow customization, and IT service management, often supported by a degree in information technology or computer science. Familiarity with Atlassian products, scripting languages such as Groovy or Python, and certifications like Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills enable effective teamwork and stakeholder management. These competencies are crucial for optimizing Jira environments and ensuring seamless project tracking across technical and business teams.

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Infographic showing various Jira Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,186 per year, or $56.8 per hour.
Atlassian Jira Developer

Atlassian Jira Developer

Virtual Enterprise Architects

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Company Description
VEA is an award winning, nationally recognized, small, minority company based in Washington, DC.
Job Description
VEA is seeking a candidate to support our federal client's ability to build an Atlassian JIRA application (low-code/no-code platform). The qualified candidate builds, develops, and maintains automation workflows in JIRA, develops plugins to extend JIRA capabilities, makes dashboards for JIRA Connect add-ons, configures custom fields, supports JIRA configurations that include all client requirements, creates custom preset filters, test outcomes, and identifies defects. Application will be developed in an unclassified environment and then moved from low to high for implementation.
Duties:
  • Build, customize, and support the Atlassian JIRA workflow automation capability/application to meet the needs and demands of key client stakeholders and their mission
  • Configure workflows, permission schemes, notification schemes
  • Configure Add-ons and modules to expand the capabilities of Atlassian stack
  • Leverage JavaScript, JSP, SQL, Python and other programming languages
  • Build APIs within Atlassian products and cross network applications
  • Recommend, design, and built out industry recommended or customized Atlassian Jira Workflows
  • Build Identity & Access Management (IAM) integrations for Atlassian Authentication & Authorization with technologies such as Active Directory or LDAP
  • Adhere to scrum within the agile methodology to complete work

Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:
  • Active TS with SCI eligibility or higher clearance
  • Working knowledge with software platforms and services, such as, Docker, Kubernetes, JMS/SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, NiFi
  • Hands on experience with Atlassian suite of tools both from a configuration standpoint and customization aspect
  • Experience with building role based application management
  • Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications
  • Experience and/or familiarity with Code & Release Management tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
  • Possess developer skillsets with an agile-first approach and deep empathy for surrounding developers and partnered engineering teams
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver features and products for delivery of capabilities to large user populations
  • Experience working with partners and teammates to solidify solution design, contribute to design working sessions, and outline solution paths for new capability development
  • Possess eagerness to explore new technologies to innovate, solve problems, perform proof-of-concepts, & conduct exploratory research
  • Proven aptitude in recommending, designing, and building out industry recommended or customized Atlassian Jira workflows

Desired Skills:
  • 4+ years minimum experience with Atlassian JIRA development
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technology related field
  • Understanding of cloud architectures and enabling tools and technologies, such as, AWS Cloud (GovCloud/C2S)
  • Familiar with Amazon Web Managed Services (AWS)
  • Proficient experience utilizing JavaScript, Angular, Typescript, Node.js, MongoDB, JSON, SQL, XML
  • Familiar with technologies jQuery, ASP/.Net, NoSQL, PL/SQL, LDAP, HTTP, REST/SOAP, RDBMS
  • Familiar with Configuration Management and CI Tools, such as, Git/Gitlab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Maven, Ansible, Chef
  • Familiar with Linux/Unix server environments

Additional Information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any additional federal, local or state protected class.

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