
JIRA and Confluence Administrator – Developer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Colorado Springs • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $94,400 - $157,600 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Administer, configure, and maintain Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Jira Assets, and Confluence
- Design and optimize Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, screens, and permissions
- Develop and maintain Jira automations, dashboards, and reports for engineering and leadership
- Manage Confluence spaces, templates, permissions, and knowledge architecture
- Integrate Jira and Confluence with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and other development tools
- Create data-driven dashboards using Jira Query Language (JQL), custom metrics, and third-party reporting tools
- Troubleshoot system issues, performance bottlenecks, and user access problems
- Evaluate, install, and maintain Atlassian Marketplace apps; develop custom plugins where required
- Provide user training, documentation, and best-practice guidance
- Lead Jira/Confluence cloud migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning
- Ensure security, compliance, and data integrity across Atlassian tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Active Secret Security Clearance. Willing to obtain TS/SCI
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience administering Jira and Confluence
- Software development experience (Java, Python, Groovy, or similar)
- Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
- Experience with Jira automation, scripting, or REST APIs
- Familiarity with source control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Jira SoftwareJira Service ManagementJira AssetsConfluenceJira Query Language (JQL)JavaPythonGroovyJira automationREST APIs
Soft Skills
user trainingdocumentationbest-practice guidancetroubleshootingperformance tuning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsActive Secret Security ClearanceTS/SCI (willing to obtain)