Jira Developer | Groovy, Java & REST Automation – DC

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Jira Developer to design, build, and maintain Jira and Jira Service Management solutions. You will focus on Groovy scripting, REST integrations, and automation across Jira Data Center and Cloud to deliver scalable ITSM capabilities.

Expected to collaborate on complex workflows, data modeling, and cross‑system integrations while ensuring high performance. Onsite work in the Washington, DC area is required with a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Groovy (ScriptRunner), Java, REST API, JSON, Jira Assets and SQL/databases.
• Experience with Jira Data Center/Cloud development and JQL debugging.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret required.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom functionality using Groovy, Java, and REST API integrations for Jira/JSM.
• Build automations, post-functions, listeners, validators, and conditions.
• Configure workflows, schemes, fields, and object models; integrate with external systems.
• Write optimized SQL queries and support reporting, troubleshooting and performance analysis.

Skills

Groovy (ScriptRunner)

Java

REST API development

JSON

Jira Assets

SQL/databases

Jira Data Center/Cloud

JQL debugging

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Jira Developer to design, build, and maintain Jira and Jira Service Management solutions. You will focus on Groovy scripting, REST integrations, and automation across Jira Data Center and Cloud to deliver scalable ITSM capabilities.

Expected to collaborate on complex workflows, data modeling, and cross‑system integrations while ensuring high performance. Onsite work in the Washington, DC area is required with a Top Secret clearance.