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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Application Developer - Atlassian / Jira Cloud Migration Lead - **Company:** Guided Hire Solutions LLC - **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Active Directory, Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Database Design, Programming Tools, Multi-Factor Authentication, Revision Control Systems, IBM Websphere Application Server, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), SQL Azure, Scrum Methodology, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service Pack, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/use4d1228fec8a0b15fad8e9aaa204762c ## About the Role * Active Public Trust * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience * 10+ years of experience in software/application development * 10+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Jira solutions * Hands-on experience with Jira Administration and Confluence Administration (workflows, issue types, custom fields, permissions, plugins) * Experience migrating Jira and Confluence environments to Atlassian Cloud * Experience with the Atlassian Cloud platform * Strong Java and JavaScript development experience * Experience with SQL and relational databases, including stored procedures and SQL Managed Instance * Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementation and administration, including SAML, SSO/MFA, and Active Directory/LDAP integration * Experience developing and modernizing Azure .NET web applications (Azure App Service, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure DevOps) * Experience with source control systems, development frameworks, and modern development tools, * Experience with Atlassian Federal Cloud (FedRAMP) environments * Experience building custom Cloud apps with Atlassian Forge * WebSphere administration and patching * Atlassian certifications * Experience leading enterprise cloud migration projects * Experience mentoring junior developers and technical teams Desired Skills * Jira Administration * Confluence Administration * Atlassian Cloud * Jira Cloud Migration * Confluence Cloud Migration * Atlassian Forge * Java * JavaScript * SQL / Stored Procedures * Azure App Service * Azure SQL Managed Instance * Azure DevOps * .NET * IAM * SAML * SSO / MFA * LDAP * Active Directory * Agile / Scrum ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Atlassian Application Developer. The selected candidate will lead Jira and Confluence cloud migration efforts, provide Identity and Access Management (IAM) expertise, and support the development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise collaboration solutions. This role requires a strong combination of Atlassian platform expertise, software development experience, and cloud migration leadership., * Lead planning, design, and execution of Jira and Confluence migrations to Atlassian Cloud * Design, develop, and maintain custom Jira solutions, plugins, and integrations * Administer and support enterprise Jira and Confluence environments * Provide Identity and Access Management (IAM) expertise, including SSO, MFA, SAML, and Active Directory/LDAP * Develop and maintain Java, JavaScript, and Azure .NET-based applications and integrations * Modernize applications built on older technologies for new platforms * Plan and execute major Jira and Confluence upgrades, and apply updates and security patches across Jira, Confluence, and WebSphere * Support database design, development, and optimization activities * Troubleshoot and resolve application and platform issues * Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a small team of developers * Produce technical documentation and implementation artifacts * Support modernization and continuous improvement initiatives across enterprise systems, A Senior Power Platform Developer who is highly proficient in independently maintaining, developing, and delivering high-quality solutions and applications. 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