Senior Jira & Azure Applications Architect

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

Job summary

Peraton in Germantown, MD seeks a software engineer to build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions across Jira, Java-based apps, and Azure .NET web applications.

The role includes migrating Jira and Confluence to Atlassian Cloud, applying patches and security remediations, mentoring junior developers, and coordinating multi-team delivery for government clients. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field with 12 years of experience; 16 years with HS Diploma; 10 years with Master's; 7 years with PhD
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Jira solutions including Jira Administration
• Hands-on software development with Java and JavaScript
• Experience with SQL and SQL Managed Instance
• 4–6+ years of Azure developer experience and Atlassian Cloud migrations

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions in Jira, Java-based applications, and Azure .NET custom web applications
• Lead and execute the migration of Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud
• Apply software updates, patches, and security remediations to Jira, Confluence, and WebSphere environments
• Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertise to junior and mid-level developers
• Modernize and re-platform legacy applications to current, supported platforms
• Conduct requirements analysis and translate business needs into detailed technical specs
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across environments including cybersec alerts
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with government clients, end users, and team members
• Coordinate and lead development activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Skills

Java

Jira Administration

JavaScript

.NET

Azure DevOps

SQL

WebSphere

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Eclipse

Atlassian Custom Developer Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Job description

Peraton in Germantown, MD seeks a software engineer to build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions across Jira, Java-based apps, and Azure .NET web applications.

The role includes migrating Jira and Confluence to Atlassian Cloud, applying patches and security remediations, mentoring junior developers, and coordinating multi-team delivery for government clients. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.