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# Jira Developer (Backfill)

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Scripting, Atlassian Tools, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466859048&tx=JT10395UTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Strong ability to design and modify custom workflows, fields, screens, and permission structures.
 * Hands-on experience creating Jira automation rules, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
 * Solid understanding of Jira functionality, including best practices for optimization and troubleshooting.
 * Ability to work independently and become productive quickly within an existing Jira ecosystem.
 * Experience collaborating with both technical teams and business stakeholders to define and deliver requirements.
 * Familiarity with Confluence configuration and support is preferred.
 * Exposure to Azure DevOps, Agile delivery practices, or scripting languages used to extend Jira capabilities is a plus. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Build and refine Jira configurations to better support project delivery and day-to-day business operations.
 * Create and maintain tailored workflows that improve how work is tracked, routed, and completed across teams.
 * Manage issue schemes, custom fields, screen layouts, permissions, and project settings to align the platform with user needs.
 * Develop automation rules that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and increase process efficiency.
 * Produce dashboards and reporting tools that give stakeholders clear visibility into project status, workload, and performance.
 * Investigate platform issues, resolve configuration problems, and recommend practical enhancements based on usage patterns.
 * Partner with business and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective Jira and Confluence solutions.
 * Support testing, rollout, and documentation of configuration updates, workflow changes, and system enhancements. Requirements - Proven experience administering, developing, and configuring Jira in a business-critical environment.