Atlassian Jira Software Engineer

HTC Global Services
Dearborn, Michigan, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 27, 2026

About the role

Job Description

Job Title

Atlassian Jira Software Engineer

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer with experience designing, developing, configuring, customizing, and supporting Atlassian solutions, particularly Jira and Confluence. This role involves working across the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing integrations and automations, and delivering solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements and advocate for user-centric software solutions.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and solutions.

Design and implement Atlassian solutions, including Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Jira Work Management, and Confluence.

Configure and customize Jira products to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the user experience.

Develop custom workflows, scripts, and automations to enhance Jira functionality and leverage add-ons.

Develop and maintain back-end applications, including APIs and microservices using server-side programming languages.

Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces.

Assess application requirements and determine appropriate technology stacks, integration methods, and deployment strategies.

Create high-level software architecture designs outlining application structure, components, and interfaces.

Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, engineers, and other cross-functional teams.

Define and implement software testing strategies, guidelines, policies, and processes.

Support practices that safeguard user data, including encryption and anonymization.

Improve application performance and optimize solutions while evaluating and incorporating emerging technologies.

Develop and maintain integrations between Atlassian products and other enterprise systems.

Integrate Atlassian products with CI/CD pipelines.

Perform data migration between Atlassian environments while maintaining data integrity and minimizing disruption.

Implement and maintain Confluence spaces, permissions, and knowledge bases.

Develop scripts and automations using technologies such as Python and Groovy.

Explore and integrate AI capabilities, including Large Language Models (LLMs), with Jira for ticket classification, summarization, recommendation systems, and conversational interfaces.

Develop architecture artifacts, business capability models, process models, application integration models, and data models.

Document process diagrams, technical design decisions, system integrations, and future-state considerations.

Plan, prioritize, and support multiple concurrent projects while delivering solutions within required time and cost constraints.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

4+ years of experience in IT.

3+ years of experience in software development.

Experience with at least one coding language or framework.

Experience with Jira.

Experience with Java.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and solutions.
  • Design and implement Atlassian solutions, including Jira Service Management and Confluence.
  • Configure and customize Jira products to automate processes and improve efficiency.
  • Develop custom workflows, scripts, and automations to enhance Jira functionality.
  • Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces.
  • Collaborate with product owners, designers, architects, and engineers.
  • Define and implement software testing strategies and guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 4+ years of experience in IT.
  • 3+ years of experience in software development.
  • Experience with at least one coding language or framework.
  • Experience with Jira.
  • Experience with Java.

Benefits

  • Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) matching
  • Group Life and Disability insurance
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs

Skills mentioned

JavaPythonBackend DevelopmentMicroservicesAPI IntegrationAutomationSoftware TestingCI/CDSystem DesignLarge Language Models

About HTC Global Services

HTC Global Services Inc., founded in 1990, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a global provider of Information Technology and Business Process Services and Solutions. Our expertise in consulting, design, engineering, and operations helps us to provide innovative technology services, positioning us as a technology partner of choice. We leverage our domain expertise in multiple verticals and harness emerging technologies (Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and much more) to enable our clients to build future-ready and sustainable businesses. Our partnership with leading technology partners empowers our continuous endeavor to offer clients world-class technology services, to help them realize business transformation, and maximize returns. Our business partner approach helps us to build and develop long-term client relationships. Similarly, we value our people as one of our primary stakeholders. Our value driven work environment is built on diversity, equity, and inclusion, where mentoring our teams has been integral to our culture, resulting in long and fulfilling careers. For more information, visit https://www.htcinc.com/

IT Services and IT Consulting10,001+ employeesTroy, Michigan