AMERICAN SYSTEMS

JIRA and Confluence Administrator – Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colorado SpringsColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $94,400 - $157,600 per year

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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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)