JIRA Developer

Technica is seeking a JIRA Developer, Senior.  The Jira Developer designs, builds, and maintains advanced Jira and Jira Service Management solutions, focusing on custom development, automation, and extensibility across Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud. This role emphasizes coding, scripted customization, and system integrations to deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop custom functionality using Groovy (ScriptRunner), Java, and REST API integrations to extend Jira and JSM capabilities.
• Build and maintain complex automation scripts, post-functions, listeners, validators, and conditions supporting key business workflows.
• Design, configure, and programmatically manage workflows, transitions, issue types, issue type schemes, screen schemes, field configurations, custom fields, and context management.
• Integrate Jira and JSM with external systems using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and structured data transformations.
• Work with Jira Assets (formerly Insight) to build custom object models, automation rules, and integrations across ITSM processes.
• Write optimized JQL queries, perform bulk operations, and support scripted searches and logic.
• Develop SQL queries and work with underlying databases to support reporting, troubleshooting, and performance analysis (Jira Data Center).
• Build advanced solutions that operate consistently across Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud, including migrating or adapting functionality when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to custom scripting, workflow logic, API integrations, and database interactions.
• Provide documentation for all custom development, technical configurations, and integration patterns.

The position would be located at a government facility in Washington, D.C. and require work to be performed onsite. Any hybrid work schedule would require customer approval. The government has established policies for on-site vs hybrid work which varies across divisions and contracts. Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services.

The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 – $150,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Technica considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, location, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Active Secret clearance with Top-Secret eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 8 years of knowledge and JIRA development experience
• Experience creating and working with:
• Groovy (ScriptRunner)
• Java
• REST API development
• JSON
• Jira Assets
• SQL/databases
• Jira DC/Cloud development patterns workflow automation object modeling
• JQL
• Debugging and performance optimization

About Technica: 

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.

Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.