Atlassian Applications Developer

Peraton; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring for a senior developer role in Germantown, MD to build, migrate, and secure enterprise Jira/Confluence solutions and Azure-based web apps. You will mentor teammates, translate business needs into specs, and drive modernization across legacy systems.

Qualified candidates bring Java/.NET skills, Jira/Confluence expertise, and a track record migrating to Atlassian Cloud, with strong communication for government clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT/SE or closely related field with significant experience.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Jira solutions, including Jira Application Administration.
• Hands-on software development in Java and JavaScript; strong relational database experience (SQL).
• 4–6+ years Azure development experience and Atlassian Cloud migration experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions in Jira, Java, and Azure .NET web apps.
• Lead Jira/Confluence migration from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud.
• Apply updates and security patches to Jira, Confluence, and WebSphere environments.
• Integrate Jira with external tools and workflows to support operations.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level developers on the team.
• Modernize legacy apps to current platforms and re-platform as needed.
• Translate business needs into technical specs and design docs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across environments, including security alerts.
• Create clear, concise technical documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate with government clients and stakeholders via various channels.
• Coordinate and lead development activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Java

.NET

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

C++

C#

SQL

Oracle BI

PowerShell

Power Platform

Cybersecurity awareness

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

SQL Stored Procedures

Agile Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Atlassian Custom Developer Tools

WebSphere

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions inJira,Java-based applications, andAzure .NET custom web applications
• Lead and execute the migration ofJira and Confluencefrom Data Center toAtlassian Cloud
• Apply software updates, patches, and security remediations toJira, Confluence, and WebSphereenvironments
• Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements
• Providetechnical mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertiseto junior and mid-level developers on the team
• Modernize and re-platform applications written in legacy technologies to current, supported platforms
• Conductrequirements analysisand translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and design documentation
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across existing application environments, including response to Cyber security alerts affecting IIS and web servers
• Produce clear, concise, and accuratetechnical documentationthroughout all phases of the development lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with government clients, end users, and team members via video conference, telephone, and in-person meetings
• Coordinate and lead development activities across team members to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess all of the following qualifications to be considered for this position.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with 12 years experience. 16 years with a HS Diploma, 10 years with a Master's, 7 years with a PhD

Experience

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Jira solutions, including Jira Application Administration
• Hands-on software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Experience working with relational databases, including SQL and SQL Managed Instance
• Experience with version control systems, development frameworks, and application development tooling
• 4-6+ years of advanced Azure developer experience, including Azure App Service, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure DevOps
• 4-6+ years of experience with Atlassian Cloud, including hands-on experience migrating Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud

Technical Skills

• Proficiency inJava, .NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C++, C#, SQL, Oracle BI, and PowerShell
• Experience with development tools includingEclipse, Atlassian Custom Developer Tools, Azure DevOps, and Visual Studio
• Demonstrated experience withIIS and web server administration, including troubleshooting based on Cyber security alerts
• Working knowledge ofServiceNowfor ticket and incident management
• Experience withMicrosoft Power Platform
• Strong proficiency inSQL Stored Proceduresand relational database design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing application architectures across a variety of platforms and recommend improvements
• Experience withAgile Scrum methodologies, including use of Jira for sprint and backlog management

Other

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional technical documentation and engage effectively with government clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead development activities with minimal supervision
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE Clearance

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but will distinguish a strong candidate.

• Experience supportingfederal government IT environments, particularly within the Department of Energy or a similar civilian agency
• Familiarity withbusiness analysispractices, including stakeholder engagement, process documentation, and requirements elicitation
• Experience withOracle BIreporting and dashboard development
• Demonstrated experience leadingapplication modernizationinitiatives, including re-platforming legacy systems to cloud-native or modern web architectures
• Experience withproject managementprinciples and the ability to coordinate multi-developer efforts across concurrent workstreams
• Familiarity withcybersecurity frameworksand secure software development practices applicable to federal environments
• Experience withWebSphereapplication server administration and maintenance
• Prior experience in atechnical mentorship or team leadcapacity within a managed services or government contracting environment

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.