Application Software Engineer

GIGATEC Engineering; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GIGATEC Engineering in Columbia, MD is seeking a software-focused role to build integrations, plugins, scripts, and automation for Jira and Confluence in a Linux environment.

You will collaborate with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and keep productivity engines humming.

Experience with Linux, scripting (Bash/Python), Java, Atlassian SDK, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Linux CLI and tooling.
• Scripting skills in Bash and Python for task automation.
• Extensive Java development experience.
• Experience with Atlassian SDK or VS Code.
• Knowledge of IaC and Ansible.
• Ability to document configurations and changes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, GitLab CI.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Git for source control and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain tools and services powering Jira/Confluence integrations.
• Build plugins, scripts, and automation for Linux environments.
• Collaborate with developers, sysadmins, PMs, and customers to streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain containerized services and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting: Bash/Python

Java development

Atlassian SDK/VS Code

IaC automation (Ansible)

Documentation of configurations

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

Docker

Kubernetes

Git for SCM

Tools

VS Code

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian SDK

Job description

Help design, develop, and sustain tools and services that power Atlassian-based collaboration across mission teams. This role focuses on building integrations, plugins, scripts, and automation that enhance Jira, Confluence, and related services within a Linux environment. You will work closely with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and keep productivity engines humming.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
• Extensive software development experience with Java
• Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK) or Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
• Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience deploying containerized services under Kubernetes orchestration
• Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
• Experience with interacting/training external customers
• Appreciates a sense of humor and the occasional well-timed joke.