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# Atlassian Software Engineer

- **Company:** SHIELD CONSULTING, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Groovy, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Commands, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Containerization, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Web Technologies, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1489b0e2ae390d513c47c9e806bd1291/eaa

## About the Role

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Telework: None
Basic Requirements:

 * 7 years of experience as a software engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

 * 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree, * Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI)
 * Strong scripting experience (Bash, Python, Groovy)
 * Recent Java software development experience in Linux environments
 * Experience developing with the Spring Framework
 * Proficiency in modern web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
 * Experience with containerization technologies including Docker
 * Experience with Apache Velocity
 * Experience with OpenSearch
 * Experience using the Atlassian plugin SDK, to create and extend the Atlassian suite of applications
 * Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes

Desired Experience:

 * Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools
 * Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
 * Experience with Cloud technologies

## Description

* The Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Tools and Services in support of the Atlassian's suite of products (such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) collectively known as SUBURBANDEVELOPMENT.
 * The Software Engineer shall work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.


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