Jira Developer (Remote)

Company Information

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Position Overview

As the Jira Developer, you will establish and execute an organization-wide Jira strategy while serving as the technical expert for our Jira ecosystem. Your role combines strategic vision with hands-on development capabilities to create a cohesive, integrated Jira environment across all business units.

Responsibilities

• Establish a comprehensive Jira strategy that aligns with business objectives and creates consistency across departments, ensuring all teams operate under a unified approach.
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced Jira configurations including custom workflows, permissions structures, and sophisticated automation rules that serve diverse team needs while maintaining strategic coherence.
• Develop custom technical solutions using both out-of-the-box functionality and scripted approaches, including custom scripts, REST API integrations, webhooks, and advanced workflow customizations to extend Jira's capabilities.
• Create and manage integrations between Jira and other business-critical systems, designing bidirectional data flows that enhance cross-functional visibility and reporting.
• Build scalable Jira solutions through code-based customizations using Groovy, JavaScript, Python, or other scripting languages to address complex business requirements beyond standard configurations.
• Implement comprehensive automation strategies that reduce manual work and ensure data integrity across the Jira ecosystem.
• Provide consultative guidance to stakeholders on Jira capabilities, helping translate business requirements into technical solutions that optimize workflow and reporting.
• Coordinate with technology leaders across the business to ensure Archer’s Jira strategy fits into the broader integration and technology framework.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering custom configurations, scripts, and integrations to ensure knowledge transfer and system sustainability.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Jira administration with demonstrated ability to develop cohesive strategies across multiple business units.
• Strong technical development skills including proficiency in scripting languages (Groovy, JavaScript, Python), REST API development, and webhook configuration for Jira customizations.
• Proven expertise in developing custom Jira solutions that extend beyond out-of-the-box configurations to meet complex business requirements.
• Experience building and maintaining integrations between Jira and other business systems, with the ability to develop robust, scalable data exchange mechanisms.
• Advanced knowledge of Jira's technical architecture and ability to customize the platform through Automation for Jira, ScriptRunner, or custom code development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate business needs into technical Jira solutions and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge technical capabilities with business objectives and educate stakeholders on Jira best practices.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Jira Software Cloud API development and custom app creation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integrating Jira with development tools like Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Teamcity, or similar.
• Jira certifications such as [Certification Name - if applicable].

Salary

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Employment Type

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Location Type

• Remote