Software Developer

Description
The Atlassian SME is a systems architect position that will be working with a high-end Digital Engineering Solutions technical team. The Atlassian SME will draw on their experience as an engineer to help the team configure Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management to provide customized, unique solutions for our Space Systems Command customer. This position will be responsible for building custom Jira workflows and custom Confluence dashboards to capture and display data. You will work with the customer to elicit requirements and workflows and turn those into automated and semi-automated processes in Jira. You will use Jira Service Management to manage workflows and asset management.
The Atlassian SME must have an expert understanding of Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, and Jira Service Management. You should be a skilled user of the Microsoft Office suite with special focus on MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. In this position you will work closely with highly technical operations and maintenance personnel and will decipher requirements based on their input. You will use coding skills such as JQL, SQL, and HTML to build custom products. Experience building Atlassian plug-ins/applications is a plus. The ability to work with Java and Java Script will be helpful. Experience in the DoD, especially acquisition, is highly desired.
The Atlassian SME will require excellent interpersonal skills to work with team members, work through varying opinions on the way to create complex workflows and dashboards and support the iterative evolution of products.

Responsibilities:
Extensive knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence products
Experience customizing workflows, setting up dashboards, and generating reports or full stack developer experience
Advanced SQL and JQL query experience
5+ years' experience in setting up and supporting Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Strong experience in automating and extending base Jira/Confluence functionality, including scripting
5+ years' experience using/extending REST API for Jira and Confluence
5+ years' experience using Git and branching models or other source control repositories
Familiar with SAFe, Agile, and other JIRA methodologies to help advise the customer on how to adhere to best practices to ensure quality of service
Front end development using JavaScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, Restful APIs, and Java.
5+ years of experience interacting with clients
Experience in a System Program Office (SPO) or Program Management Office (PMO) assigned with delivering hardware and/or software products for DoD operators (space systems preferred but other SPO/PMO experience may be considered) This includes full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) acquisition support with conducting market research, assisting in the development of acquisition strategies, preparing solicitation documentation for both pre- and post-award stages, and reviewing proposals for compliance. Additionally, tracking and managing requirements, maintaining technical baselines, monitoring program risks, integrating objectives across program, balancing cost, schedule, and performance (strongly desired).
Working knowledge of DOD contract types and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Experience with creating, managing, and integrating DoD schedules
Experience with program artifacts, such as Technical Performance Requirements (TPRs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), DoD acquisition policies and procedures such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Statement of Work (SOW), Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO), maintenance and support specifications
Working knowledge of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
Basic understanding of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
Working knowledge of source selection evaluation criteria and evaluating proposals against evaluation criteria
Demonstrated ability for autonomous work, seamlessly working with team members and leadership with minimal supervision
Exhibit strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving acumen, proactively addressing challenges and preempting potential issues
Demonstrated ability to proactively approach tasks, address challenges, and solve problems
Exceptional communication skills to include written, verbal, and presentation skills, combined with the ability to efficiently communicate in a DoD environment and the ability to comprehend complex written or verbal information
Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of leaders and colleagues, while exemplifying effective teamwork and collaboration skills in both physical and virtual workplace environments
Additional Information:
This position is not a developer as a coder but a process workflow improver. The key difference is a developer that understands the acquisitions process and the military. This person needs to be able to sit down with customer, go over workflow process for DoD acquisition, elicit requirements and help turn it into roadmaps and code.
Skills
jira, confluence, atlassian confluence, atlassian jira, atlassian suite, css, java, python, atlassian, javascript, acquisition process, jama, Sql, html, jira workflows, JQL
Top Skills Details
jira, confluence, atlassian confluence, atlassian jira, atlassian suite, css, java, python, atlassian, javascript, acquisition process, jama
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Strong spoken and written English skills
Certified Atlassian Developer
Jira Expert
Confluence Expert
Jira Service Management Expert
Ability to Customize Jira and Confluence to provide specific outcomes, processes, and dashboards
JQL, SQL, HTML expert
MS Office User
Ability to telework with clear phone and internet connectivity.
Ability to obtain minimum of secret level security clearance, will upgrade to TS.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Desired Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years' experience (Experience may substitute for a degree).
DoD knowledge / experience.
Ability to code in CSS, Java, and Python
High-level understanding of technology (networking, software installation).
Experience with agile practices (Certified Scrum Master Desired)
Proven adaptability in high-stress situations.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gainesville, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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