Sr. Software Apps Engineer; Atlassian

Sr. Software Apps Engineer (Atlassian) (Finance)

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world.

At Yahoo, teams across the organization rely on the Atlassian Suite as a core platform to plan, track and deliver work. These tools sit at the center of how engineering, operations and business teams collaborate and engage with their internal customers. Our focus is to make that experience more intuitive and easier to manage at scale.

We are seeking a Sr. Atlassian Engineer who can help modernize how our user base engages with the platform. The focus of this role is to enhance the user experience, strengthen standards and guardrails, and drive a shift toward greater self‑service.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys blending technical depth with thoughtful design, governance, and enablement. If you are passionate about helping teams work smarter and not harder, you’ll make a meaningful impact here.

• Administer, configure, and maintain the health of Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Loom, Rovo, and Confluence for a user base of 5,000+ employees.
• Manage global settings, user permissions, and security schemes in a central shared management environment, ensuring strict adherence to compliance and data privacy standards.
• Build scalable self‑service pattern templates, request types, forms, and automations that enable teams to manage their own workflows.
• Simplify workflows, configuration, and establish standards that reduce complexity and prevent sprawl.
• Build advanced Jira Automations (global and project level) to reduce manual toil and streamline cross‑functional handoffs.
• Utilize scripting (e.g., Script Runner) to extend Jira capabilities beyond out‑of‑the‑box functionality.
• Evaluate Atlassian Cloud features and Marketplace apps to guide platform improvements.
• Use insights and usage trends to identify friction points and drive continuous enhancement of the Jira/JSM experience.
• Act as the "Gatekeeper of Process":
  Consult with business units to translate their requirements into standard, scalable solutions rather than creating one‑off customizations.
• Manage and maintain Atlassian internal application code repositories within Git Hub, ensuring proper version control, access management, and alignment with development workflows.

• A problem solver, self‑motivated, and a lifetime learner.
• Has an ownership mindset.
• 5+ years administering Atlassian Cloud software and marketplace plugins.
• Bachelor of Science college degree.
• Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP).
• Experience with Atlassian Cloud migrations.
• Experience working in a central shared services model, balancing flexibility for teams with the stability of the platform.
• Experience with Java, Python scripting.
• Ability to simplify complex setups and build standardized reusable patterns.
• Comfortable working in an environment focused on modernization, user experience and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to translate needs into clean, supportable configurations.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in‑person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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