Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist) # Remote | 12Years +

[shruteesh IT]

We are seeking a highly experienced and product-focused Atlassian Developer specializing in Jira Cloud Forge.

This is a dedicated development role centered on building, securing, and scaling complex custom applications and integrations that extend the core capabilities of Jira Cloud for enterprise use.

 

Role: Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist)  # Remote 

Experience: 12Years + 

Rate:  $60/hr. on C2C 

 

Must have skills –

1.  – 7yrs of exp – Atlassian

2. – 7yrs of exp Forge

3.  – 5yrs of exp Jira

Overview:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who can immediately contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of new business solutions.

Note: This position requires deep, proven expertise in the Forge development framework and is not suited for developers without direct experience or Jira administrators seeking a development transition.

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.

• Architect 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 Self-Starter: A highly proactive individual with a passion for innovation and continuous skill development in a rapidly evolving platform.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and vice versa.

• Delivery Focus: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, stable, and user-centric Jira customizations in a large-scale enterprise environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks & Regards

 

Shruteesh Kumar A

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Email: shrutee...@stiorg.com | Web: www.stiorg.com

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/shruteesh