Atlassian Developer; Jira Cloud Forge Specialist

Note:

This position requires deep, proven expertise in the Forge development framework and is not suited for developers without direct experience or Jira administrators seeking a development transition.

Location:

Overland Park, KS / Frisco, TX

Work Model:
Hybrid/3 days in office Position

• 7 yrs of experience in Atlassian
• 7 yrs of experience in Forge
• 5 yrs of experience in Jira

We are seeking a highly experienced and product‑focused Atlassian Developer specializing in Jira Cloud Forge. This is a dedicated development role centered on building, securing, and scaling complex custom applications and integrations that extend the core capabilities of Jira Cloud for enterprise use. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on professional who can immediately contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of new business solutions.

• Forge Application Development & Architecture Design: develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs.
• Architect and implement native Forge modules, including Custom UI/React components, Global Pages, Contextual Gadgets/Panels, Custom Fields, and advanced Workflow Validators/Post‑Functions.
• Effectively utilize Forge platform primitives, including Forge Storage, Custom Fetch, Web Triggers, Resolvers, Queues, and Event‑Driven Functions to handle complex, asynchronous business logic.
• Apply best‑practice secure coding standards and scalable API design principles to all application development.
• Integrate Jira Cloud with external SaaS platforms and internal services using the Jira REST APIs and secure outbound connections via Forge.
• Develop custom business logic, validation rules, and workflow extensions that precisely meet specific organizational requirements.
• Provide advanced technical support and performance tuning for custom Jira Cloud applications, configurations, and integrations.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and testing plans for all custom solutions.

Proven, hands‑on experience in architecting and deploying multiple Jira Cloud applications using the Atlassian Forge framework.

• Core
  
  Languages:
  
  Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and Type Script.
• Frontend:
  Deep experience building interfaces using React (Custom UI) or the Forge UI Kit.
• Platform Knowledge:
  Comprehensive understanding of the Jira Cloud platform, including the configuration layer (Issue Types, Screens, Field Contexts, Workflow Schemes, and advanced Permissions).
• APIs & Data:
  Strong familiarity with the Jira Cloud REST APIs and leveraging data effectively within Forge applications
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• Architecture:
  Solid knowledge of Forge authentication mechanisms, asynchronous processing, and event handling within the Atlassian platform ecosystem.
• Quality:
  Ability to design, implement, and test performant, maintainable, and reusable code solutions.

• Experience with legacy scripting in Server/Data Center (e.g., Groovy/Script Runner, Power Scripts/SIL) to support migration or comparative analysis.
• Familiarity with Jira Expressions for dynamic condition and validation logic.
• Working knowledge of SQL for understanding data structures and supporting external reporting efforts.
• Familiarity with modern deployment practices (CI/CD, version control via Git).
• Self‑Starter: A highly proactive individual with a passion for innovation and continuous skill development in a rapidly evolving platform.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and vice‑versa.
• Delivery Focus:
  Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, stable, and user‑centric Jira customizations in a large‑scale enterprise environment.