JIRA Senior Engineer - DevOps Framework

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The SWX group is developing a software platform for future Stellantis vehicles. As a member of the Software Methods and Tools team, the JIRA Senior Engineer will help plan, implement, and maintain the Atlassian Jira platform and related plugins to improve software development efficiency and quality. The role supports Jira-based solutions across global software development teams and involves collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with Jira administration, configuration, and customization in a software development environment.
• Experience with Atlassian plugins such as ScriptRunner, Jira Service Management (JSM), and JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Jira Query Language (JQL) and automation capabilities.
• Experience developing integrations using Java and REST APIs or other technologies.
• Familiarity with REST API integrations between Jira and other development tools.
• Fluency in written and spoken technical English.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, enthusiasm for the work, and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with other teams.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency administering and integrating Atlassian Confluence.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Jira Product Discovery.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) integrations.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, particularly ITIL.
• Scripting skills in Groovy, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience administering and integrating Atlassian Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Help deploy and support the Atlassian Jira platform across global software development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies and deliver solutions that support efficient software development processes and quality software deliveries.
• Implement methods and tools for agile work management, issue tracking, change management, release management, test management, and reporting.
• Configure, customize, and administer Jira projects, workflows, issue types, screens, fields, permissions, and notifications.
• Support Jira integrations with Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD tools, and IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management tools (ERM, ETM, RMM).
• Develop and maintain Jira automations and scripts using Jira Automation, ScriptRunner, Groovy, and REST APIs.
• Support Jira change deployments across multiple departments.
• Provide end-user training and support to improve tool adoption and best practices.
• Collaborate with team members using Agile methodologies.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices for Atlassian tools and DevOps processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior