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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Atlassian Jira Software Engineer - **Company:** HTC Global Services, Inc. - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Confluence, JIRA, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Groovy, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Recommender Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Large Language Models, Backend, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Service Stack, User Administration, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/404641962 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Give your build some love, it will give it back!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/514-give-your-build-some-love-it-will-give-it-back) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [AI-Native Enterprise Platforms: Interpreting Logic, Not Compiling Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1975-ai-native-enterprise-platforms-interpreting-logic-not-compiling-code) ## Related Articles - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [6 Reasons to Use Java For Your Next AI Project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/111-6-reasons-to-use-java-for-your-next-ai-project) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)