Senior Atlassian Engineer

Leidos

Senior Atlassian Engineer supporting Department of War's enterprise data and analytics program. Designing and maintaining Atlassian tools to improve workflow efficiency for diverse stakeholders.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GroovyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs
Configure, customize, and maintain Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and related plugins
Configure custom workflows, automation rules, plug-ins, and integrations to improve team productivity and system usability
Design and implement workflows, dashboards, and automation to support Agile and SAFe processes
Integrate Atlassian tools with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tools, and enterprise systems
Develop and maintain custom scripts, plugins, and integrations using Atlassian APIs and scripting tools
Support configuration management, issue tracking, backlog management, and reporting across program teams
Design and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions to provide visibility into program metrics, performance, and delivery status
Collaborate with program management, engineering, and DevOps teams to align tooling with operational needs
Support user onboarding, training, and troubleshooting for Atlassian tools
Ensure system configurations align with security, compliance, and governance requirements
Perform system administration tasks including upgrades, patching, and performance tuning of Atlassian environments
Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve workflow efficiency
Maintain documentation, configuration standards, and best practices for Atlassian tool usage
Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or a related field
Experience administering and configuring Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
Experience designing workflows, dashboards, and automation within Jira and related platforms
Experience integrating Atlassian tools with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments
Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Groovy, Python, REST APIs)
Proven experience in configuring custom workflows, automation rules, plug-ins, and integrations
Strong understanding of user permissions, access controls, and system performance management
Experience in monitoring platform health, performing upgrades, and maintaining system reliability and security
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong documentation skills for system configurations, workflows, and user guides
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align solutions with organizational processes and governance requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Atlassian toolsJiraConfluenceBitbucketCI/CDDevSecOpsscriptingautomationREST APIsworkflow design

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem-solvingdocumentationcollaborationcommunicationuser onboardingtrainingperformance managementprocess improvementteam productivity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in a related field