JIRA Developer

Alignity Solutions; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignity Solutions in Hyderabad is seeking a Jira Developer to design, build, and maintain Jira solutions that improve delivery workflows, visibility, and governance. You’ll partner with product, engineering, and operations to implement automation, integrations, and reporting with security and maintainability in mind.

You will work on configuring Jira projects, building custom integrations, and ensuring smooth operation across environments, with a focus on performance and least privilege

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Jira administration and/or development
• Strong JQL, workflow design, and Jira configuration expertise
• Hands-on experience with Jira REST APIs and building integrations
• Proficiency in Groovy for Jira scripting/automation
• Proficiency in Python for API integrations, automation jobs, and data/reporting pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), SDLC, and DevOps practices
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills

Responsibilities

• Configure and extend Jira projects, workflows, screens, issue types, fields, permissions, and notifications
• Build custom solutions using Atlassian Forge and/or Atlassian Connect
• Work with Jira REST APIs, webhooks, and authentication (OAuth/API tokens)
• Develop scripted automations and extensions using Groovy (ScriptRunner)
• Build integrations and automation services using Python
• Create and maintain dashboards, filters, JQL queries, and reports
• Integrate Jira with Confluence, Bitbucket/GitHub, CI/CD tools, and IT tools
• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues; perform root-cause analysis
• Manage environments (dev/test/prod), releases, change control, and documentation

Skills

Jira administration & development

JQL & workflow design

Jira REST APIs

Groovy scripting

Python integrations

Agile/DevOps familiarity

Troubleshooting & communication

Tools

Atlassian Forge

Atlassian Connect

ScriptRunner

CI/CD tooling

Git

Job description

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Work Mode: Hybrid

Type: Contract to Hire

Notice Period:Immediate Joiners

Requirements

Role summary

We’re looking for a Jira Developer to design, build, and maintain Atlassian Jira solutions that improve delivery workflows, visibility, and governance. You’ll partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to implement automation, custom scripting, integrations, and reporting—while ensuring security, performance, and maintainability.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and extend Jira (Company-managed / Team-managed) projects, workflows, screens, issue types, fields, permissions, and notifications.
  
• Build custom solutions using:
  
• Atlassian Forge and/or Atlassian Connect
  
• Jira REST APIs, webhooks, and authentication (OAuth/API tokens)
  
• Develop scripted automations and extensions using Groovy (commonly via ScriptRunner or equivalent tooling, where used).
  
• Build integrations and automation services using Python (e.g., calling Jira APIs, processing events, syncing data with other platforms).
  
• Create and maintain dashboards, filters, JQL queries, and operational reporting.
  
• Integrate Jira with Confluence, Bitbucket/GitHub, CI/CD tools, chat/notification tools, IT service tools, and identity providers (SSO).
  
• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues; perform root-cause analysis and improve performance/reliability.
  
• Manage environments (dev/test/prod), releases, change control, and documentation; provide admin/user enablement.
  
• Apply security best practices (least privilege, auditability, data handling, retention) in configurations and integrations.
  

Required qualifications

• 3+ years in Jira administration and/or development (or equivalent experience).
  
• Strong JQL, workflow design, and Jira configuration expertise (schemes, permissions, notifications).
  
• Hands-on experience with Jira REST APIs and building integrations.
  
• Proficiency in Groovy for Jira scripting/automation (e.g., ScriptRunner-style patterns).
  
• Proficiency in Python for API integrations, automation jobs, and data/reporting pipelines.
  
• Familiarity with Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), SDLC, and DevOps practices.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills.
  

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Jira Service Management (SLAs, queues, request types, knowledge base).
  
• Experience with Jira Cloud Data Center differences, migrations, and app compatibility.
  
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and Git-based workflows.
  
• Experience with integration middleware (e.g., iPaaS), event-driven architectures, or message queues.
  
• Atlassian certifications (Jira Administration) are a plus.
  

Core skills (keywords)