Application Software Engineer

GIGATEC Engineering; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GIGATEC Engineering is looking for a candidate who will help design and develop tools and services that power Atlassian-based collaboration within mission teams. The role involves building integrations, plugins, and automation for Jira, Confluence, and related services using Linux.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience with Linux, enjoy scripting, and have a strong software development background in Java. Join us in transforming productivity workflows while ensuring a bit of humor along the way.

Qualifications

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools.
• Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate tasks.
• Extensive software development experience with Java.
• Experience with CI/CD principles and tools like GitLab CI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain Atlassian-based collaboration tools.
• Build integrations, plugins, scripts, and automation for Jira and Confluence.
• Collaborate with developers, system admins, and project managers.

Skills

Linux CLI and Linux Tools

Bash/Python/PHP scripting

Java

Atlassian plugin SDK or Visual Studio Code

IaC principles and automation tools (Ansible)

CI/CD principles and tools (GitLab CI)

Containerization technologies (Docker)

Kubernetes orchestration

Git for source code management

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.