Business Systems Application Developer - Atlassian

About the role

The Boston Dynamics Information Technology team is seeking an Application Developer to optimize our Atlassian environment. This role will focus on project management, IT service delivery, asset management, and cross-functional collaboration. The Application Developer will work closely with the IT PMO, Enterprise Applications team, and various business stakeholders to architect, develop, and deliver scalable Atlassian solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, implementation and testing of our Atlassian applications (Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management (JSM), Jira Product Discovery (JPD), Assets, and Confluence).
• Manage all phases of the system lifecycle, including administration, comprehensive testing, technical support, and end-user training to ensure high adoption and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure external fabrication and supplier processes align with internal manufacturing requirements and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase yield.
• Drive tooling and equipment validation, ensuring custom fixtures and tools are fully qualified for use in production, including performing capability studies where necessary.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of IT experience as an Application Developer, System Administrator, or Business Systems Analyst.
• Extensive experience administering and developing cloud-based Atlassian applications, specifically Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management (JSM), Jira Product Discovery (JPD), Assets, and Confluence.
• Technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with functional stakeholders to determine best practices and implement technical requirements such as advanced workflow configurations, Jira Automation rules, and API integrations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Action-oriented, "can do" attitude demonstrating a willingness to accept accountability and responsibility for individual actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Nice to have: Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) certifications (e.g., Jira Administrator for Cloud).
• Practical experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and ITIL processes, with a proven track record of translating those exact methodologies into Jira boards, Jira Service Management queues, Atlassian Plans, and enterprise alignment structures (Projects, Teams, and Goals).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Groovy and Python) and query languages (JQL, AQL).
• Familiarity with Atlassian Forge is a plus.

Skills

• Understanding of Boston Dynamics operations to deliver tailored Atlassian solutions that support various internal stakeholders.
• Ability to gather and analyze business requirements, translate them into scalable configurations, workflows, and developments across our Atlassian suite to solve complex operational problems.
• Confidence in advising business stakeholders on system best practices, solution design, and continuous enhancement strategies.
• Experience in driving end-to-end application success by managing all phases of the system lifecycle, including administration, comprehensive testing, technical support, and end-user training to ensure high adoption and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase yield.
• Experience in tooling and equipment validation, ensuring custom fixtures and tools are fully qualified for use in production, including performing capability studies where necessary.

Benefits

Base pay range for this position is between $135,000– $155,000.00. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience.

Pay

The salary or hourly pay range for this position will be clearly stated in the job posting as required by Massachusetts law.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided in the job posting.