Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist)

Key Responsibilities

• Forge Application Development & Architecture
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs.
• Arcitect 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.
• Integration & Platform Expertise
• 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.
• Collaboration & Delivery
• 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.

Required Technical Expertise

• Forge Mastery
• 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 TypeScript.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Attributes (Nice To Have)

• Experience with legacy scripting in Server/Data Center (e.g., Groovy/ScriptRunner, 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).
• Cultural Fit
• A self-starter 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.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, stable, and user-centric Jira customizations in a large-scale enterprise environment.