Job Summary
Job Title
Senior Java Engineer / Jira Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Solution Architect Jira & AI Solutions
Location Offshore
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer / SME / Solution Architect with strong expertise in Atlassian Jira, integration development, automation, and AI-powered solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of Jira administration, Jira APIs, migration strategies, solution architecture, and hands-on development experience.
This role requires a blend of technical leadership, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on engineering, driving enterprise-scale Jira transformation and integration initiatives.
Experience Required
10+ years of overall software engineering experience with 5+ years of Jira administration, integration, migration, and solution architecture experience in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Integration & API Development
- Design and develop integrations using Jira REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT operations).
- Build custom integrations between Jira and external enterprise applications.
- Use tools such as Postman for API testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
- Develop Java-based services, utilities, and automation scripts to support Jira ecosystem enhancements.
- Troubleshoot API issues and optimize integration performance.
Migration & Transformation
- Lead Jira migration initiatives, including:
- Project-to-project migrations
- Jira Server/Data Center to Jira Cloud migrations
- Cross-instance Jira migrations
- Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation activities.
- Develop migration strategies, rollback plans, and cutover approaches.
- Ensure minimal business disruption during migration activities.
Solution Design & Technical Leadership
- Drive technical discussions with business and technology stakeholders.
- Create:
- High-Level Solution Design (HLD) documents
- Technical architecture diagrams
- Integration specifications
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and support teams.
- Review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Jira Solution Architecture & Administration
- Design and implement scalable Jira solutions for enterprise environments.
- Configure and manage:
- Permission Schemes
- Workflow Schemes
- Screen Schemes
- Field Configuration Schemes
- Issue Type Schemes
- Create and maintain custom fields, workflows, screens, and automation rules.
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into Jira solutions and technical designs.
- Ensure governance, security, and best practices across Jira implementations.
AI & Atlassian Intelligence
- Demonstrate strong understanding of Atlassian AI capabilities, particularly:
- Rovo
- Rovo Search
- Rovo Agents
- AI-driven productivity solutions
- Design and implement Rovo Agent use cases to improve productivity, knowledge discovery, and workflow automation.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI capabilities within Jira and broader Atlassian ecosystem.
Skill Requirements
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE development.
- Deep expertise in Jira Administration and Configuration.
- Strong understanding of:
- Permission Schemes
- Workflow Schemes
- Screen Schemes
- Field Configuration Schemes
- Custom Fields
- Workflows
- Extensive experience with Jira REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT).
- Hands-on experience using Postman for API testing and development.
- Experience writing custom scripts and automation solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Jira Migration Experience
- Proven experience delivering Jira migration projects.
- Experience migrating Jira projects between instances and/or Jira Cloud.
- Understanding of migration tools, data mapping, and migration validation techniques.
Solution Architecture Skills
- Experience creating architecture and solution design documents.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
- Ability to lead architecture workshops and technical discussions.
- Experience defining scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.
AI & Atlassian Ecosystem
- Knowledge of Atlassian Rovo and AI-powered capabilities.
- Understanding of Rovo Agents and AI-driven workflow automation.
- Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud ecosystem and emerging AI capabilities.