Jira Developer

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company, Archer, seeks a skilled Jira Developer to create and manage a cohesive Jira strategy while developing advanced solutions for project management. This remote position requires experience in Jira administration and technical expertise in scripting languages to elevate team collaboration and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Jira administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, especially Groovy, JavaScript, and Python.
• Ability to develop custom Jira solutions and manage integrations.

Responsibilities

• Establish a comprehensive Jira strategy.
• Develop custom technical solutions using various scripting languages.
• Implement automation strategies that enhance Jira's functionality.

Skills

Jira administration

Scripting languages (Groovy, JavaScript, Python)

REST API development

Webhook configuration

Custom Jira solutions

Analytical skills

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Jira Developer (Remote)

What you'll do:

As the Jira Developer, you will establish and execute an organization-wide Jira strategy while serving as the technical expert for our Jira ecosystem. Your role combines strategic vision with hands-on development capabilities to create a cohesive, integrated Jira environment across all business units.

• Establish a comprehensive Jira strategy that aligns with business objectives and creates consistency across departments, ensuring all teams operate under a unified approach
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced Jira configurations including custom workflows, permissions structures, and sophisticated automation rules that serve diverse team needs while maintaining strategic coherence
• Develop custom technical solutions using both out-of-the-box functionality and scripted approaches, including custom scripts, REST API integrations, webhooks, and advanced workflow customizations to extend Jira's capabilities
• Create and manage integrations between Jira and other business-critical systems, designing bidirectional data flows that enhance cross-functional visibility and reporting
• Build scalable Jira solutions through code-based customizations using Groovy, JavaScript, Python, or other scripting languages to address complex business requirements beyond standard configurations
• Implement comprehensive automation strategies that reduce manual work and ensure data integrity across the Jira ecosystem
• Provide consultative guidance to stakeholders on Jira capabilities, helping translate business requirements into technical solutions that optimize workflow and reporting
• Coordinate with technology leaders across the business to ensure Archer’s Jira strategy fits into the broader integration and technology framework
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering custom configurations, scripts, and integrations to ensure knowledge transfer and system sustainability

What you need:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Jira administration with demonstrated ability to develop cohesive strategies across multiple business units
• Strong technical development skills including proficiency in scripting languages (Groovy, JavaScript, Python), REST API development, and webhook configuration for Jira customizations.
• Proven expertise in developing custom Jira solutions that extend beyond out-of-the-box configurations to meet complex business requirements.
• Experience building and maintaining integrations between Jira and other business systems, with the ability to develop robust, scalable data exchange mechanisms.
• Advanced knowledge of Jira's technical architecture and ability to customize the platform through Automation for Jira, ScriptRunner, or custom code development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate business needs into technical Jira solutions and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge technical capabilities with business objectives and educate stakeholders on Jira best practices.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Jira Software Cloud API development and custom app creation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integrating Jira with development tools like Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Teamcity, or similar.
• Jira certifications such as Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator or relevant development credentials.
• Experience implementing enterprise-scale Jira solutions across complex organizational structures.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our organization's project management ecosystem by establishing a coherent Jira strategy while building advanced technical solutions that drive efficiency and collaboration across teams.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $122,880 - $153,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.