Senior Software Engineer

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At Appfire, we believe great work happens when people choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we’ve learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose: work from home, from an office, or wherever you thrive.

Appfire is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain Jira Cloud apps built on Atlassian Forge, ensuring high‑quality features, performance, and reliability. You will report to the Engineering Manager and be a member of the Jira Cloud Apps Team.

Location:

Remote from Spain.

• Design and implement high‑quality features in React + Type Script using the Atlassian Forge platform.
• Own complex product areas end‑to‑end — from concept, architecture, implementation, testing, to release.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to create intuitive, scalable frontend experiences for Jira Cloud.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested code and actively participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and optimise frontend performance within the Forge runtime.
• Improve the reliability and scalability of existing Forge apps.
• Mentor engineers, share best practices, and help shape frontend standards and development processes.
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD improvements, and internal tooling.

• 5+ years of professional experience as a frontend or full‑stack engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Type Script, React, modern JavaScript patterns, state management, and component architecture.
• Experience building or maintaining cloud or serverless apps (Forge, AWS Lambda, or similar).
• Experience with REST APIs, asynchronous flows, and frontend performance optimisation.
• Solid understanding of CSS/SCSS and frontend build tooling (Webpack, Vite, or similar).
• Familiarity with Git, code review processes, and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently.

• Experience developing Atlassian Forge or Connect apps.
• Understanding of Atlassian Cloud APIs and Jira workflows.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Selenium).
• Experience with AWS services or other cloud platforms.
• Interest in developer tools, productivity software, or enterprise SaaS.

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co‑worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in‑person events.
• You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.

• Financial benefits
  • Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
  • Work from‑home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year (excluding holidays).
• Skills development benefits
  • Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor‑led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.
• PTO, health & well‑being
  • 25 working days of paid annual leave.
  • Reduced summer hours:
    From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily.
  • Flexible bank holiday policy, which allows you to exchange a government‑set public holiday for a more convenient time off.
  • Private healthcare insurance.
  • Annual sports allowance.
• Volunteering
  • 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

Disclaimer:
The responsibilities outlined in this job posting are intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business.

Disclaimer:
We will review all candidates, and your application will receive full consideration once our team returns. Please expect slower response times during the last two weeks of December.

Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.