Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist)

VTekis Consulting LLP•Frisco, TX

About The Position

We provide Recruitment and Staffing services to many industries and domain through our innovative and customized solutions and passionate commitment to research. Ability to understand the hiring strategies, availability of talent and compensation benchmarking makes us proud hiring partner for various industries. We work as trusted business partners and always strive to deliver the most value and highest return on investment for our clients. We are highly trained business professionals with strong understanding of clients need. We work closely with the leading staffing trade associations, training, and research organizations to ensure we are knowledgeable of thustry trends and technologies. Key Responsibilities Forge Application Development & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs. Architect and implement native Forge modules, including Custom UI/React components, Global Pages, Contextual Gadgets/Panels, Custom Fields, and advanced Workflow Validators/Post-Functions. Effectively utilize Forge platform primitives, including Forge Storage, Custom Fetch, Web Triggers, Resolvers, Queues, and Event-Driven Functions to handle complex, asynchronous business logic. Apply best-practice secure coding standards and scalable API design principles to all application development. Integration & Platform Expertise Integrate Jira Cloud with external SaaS platforms and internal services using the Jira REST APIs and secure outbound connections via Forge. Develop custom business logic, validation rules, and workflow extensions that precisely meet specific organizational requirements. Provide advanced technical support and performance tuning for custom Jira Cloud applications, configurations, and integrations. Collaboration & Delivery Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and testing plans for all custom solutions.

Requirements

Proven, hands-on experience in architecting and deploying multiple Jira Cloud applications using the Atlassian Forge framework.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
Deep experience building interfaces using React (Custom UI) or the Forge UI Kit.
Comprehensive understanding of the Jira Cloud platform, including the configuration layer (Issue Types, Screens, Field Contexts, Workflow Schemes, and advanced Permissions).
Strong familiarity with the Jira Cloud REST APIs and leveraging data effectively within Forge applications.
Solid knowledge of Forge authentication mechanisms, asynchronous processing, and event handling within the Atlassian platform ecosystem.
Ability to design, implement, and test performant, maintainable, and reusable code solutions.
A highly proactive individual with a passion for innovation and continuous skill development in a rapidly evolving platform.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and vice-versa.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality, stable, and user-centric Jira customizations in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legacy scripting in Server/Data Center (e.g., Groovy/ScriptRunner, Power Scripts/SIL) to support migration or comparative analysis.
Familiarity with Jira Expressions for dynamic condition and validation logic.
Working knowledge of SQL for understanding data structures and supporting external reporting efforts.
Familiarity with modern deployment practices (CI/CD, version control via Git).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs.
Architect and implement native Forge modules, including Custom UI/React components, Global Pages, Contextual Gadgets/Panels, Custom Fields, and advanced Workflow Validators/Post-Functions.
Effectively utilize Forge platform primitives, including Forge Storage, Custom Fetch, Web Triggers, Resolvers, Queues, and Event-Driven Functions to handle complex, asynchronous business logic.
Apply best-practice secure coding standards and scalable API design principles to all application development.
Integrate Jira Cloud with external SaaS platforms and internal services using the Jira REST APIs and secure outbound connections via Forge.
Develop custom business logic, validation rules, and workflow extensions that precisely meet specific organizational requirements.
Provide advanced technical support and performance tuning for custom Jira Cloud applications, configurations, and integrations.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and testing plans for all custom solutions.