DevOps Engineer (Jira Platform Engineer)

Recruiting Guide

Position Overview

Senior DevOps/Jira Platform Engineer responsible for administering Jira SaaS, building enterprise integrations, leading Azure DevOps and GitLab migrations to Jira, and enabling Agile delivery across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Administer and optimize Jira SaaS.
Configure workflows, issue types, screens, fields, automation, permissions, and security.
Lead migration from Azure DevOps and GitLab to Jira.
Build integrations with GitLab, ServiceNow, Okta, and enterprise systems using REST APIs, webhooks, and scripting.
Automate data synchronization and improve DevSecOps workflows.
Support Agile teams with reporting, dashboards, and best practices.
Create technical documentation and governance standards.

Required Qualifications

3+ years administering Jira (Cloud or Data Center).
4+ years of DevOps Engineering.
Experience integrating Jira with GitLab and ServiceNow.
Experience migrating Azure DevOps Boards to Jira.
AWS, Azure, or GCP experience.
Linux/Unix administration.
Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript scripting.
REST API development/integration.
Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and DevSecOps.
U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC)
Confluence
Bitbucket
Okta
Platform Engineering
DevSecOps
FedRAMP, FISMA, SOX
Federal government experience
Atlassian ACP certification

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