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# Principal Atlassian Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $199,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Data Discovery, Linux, DevOps, Intelligence Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Api Management, Docker
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2ab38763-17c4-4636-92ff-56ee9af473d3/principal-atlassian-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Atlassian Ecosystem SDK Development: Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining custom tools, plugins, and services for Jira and Confluence using tools such as the Atlassian Plugin SDK.
 * Core Software Development: Recent, proven development experience writing software in Python and Java, complemented by automation scripting in Bash and PHP.
 * Linux Mastery: Strong proficiency working within the Linux CLI and utilizing native Linux tools for environment configuration and system tasks.
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automation: Hands-on experience applying IaC principles and automation tools like Ansible.
 * DevOps, CI/CD Containers: Applied knowledge of CI/CD methodologies using GitLab CI, combined with containerization experience in Docker.
 * Version Control Documentation: Solid experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and collaboration, alongside creating clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 7+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 9+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

Experience sustaining, troubleshooting, and maintaining mission-critical applications deployed in production Linux environments.

Direct experience interacting with, supporting, or training external customers and end-users on newly deployed tools and platform enhancements.

Excellent technical communication, problem-solving agility, and a strong passion for collaborative engineering.

## Description

In this role, you will be the vital link connecting developers, sysadmins, project managers, and mission customers. You will design, build, and maintain custom plugins using the Atlassian SDK, engineer seamless API integrations, and automate administrative workflows with Python, Java, Bash, and PHP. Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible, modern CI/CD pipelines via GitLab CI, and Docker containerization, you will turn manual friction into continuous, automated efficiency across complex enterprise environments. If you love solving developer productivity challenges, building clean code integrations, and bringing your authentic self to defense tech innovation, Team Nyla wants you on board!