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Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist)

UNICOM Technologies Inc
Frisco, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Job Description: Atlassian Developer (Jira Cloud Forge Specialist)

Location: Overland Park/Frisco

Work Model: Hybrid/3 days in office Position

Rate : $60/hr C2C







Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and product-focused Atlassian Developer specializing in Jira Cloud Forge.

This is a dedicated development role centered on building, securing, and scaling complex custom applications and integrations that extend the core capabilities of Jira Cloud for enterprise use.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who can immediately contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of new business solutions.

Note: This position requires deep, proven expertise in the Forge development framework and is not suited for developers without direct experience or Jira administrators seeking a development transition.

Key Responsibilities Forge Application Development & Architecture Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Jira Cloud applications exclusively using the Atlassian Forge framework and APIs.

Architect and implement native Forge modules, including Custom UI/React components, Global Pages, Contextual Gadgets/Panels, Custom Fields, and advanced Workflow Validators/Post-Functions.

Effectively utilize Forge platform primitives, including Forge Storage, Custom Fetch, Web Triggers, Resolvers, Queues, and Event-Driven Functions to handle complex, asynchronous business logic.

Apply best-practice secure coding standards and scalable API design principles to all application development. Integration & Platform Expertise Integrate Jira Cloud with external SaaS platforms and internal services using the Jira REST APIs and secure outbound connections via Forge.

Develop custom business logic, validation rules, and workflow extensions that precisely meet specific organizational requirements.

Provide advanced technical support and performance tuning for custom Jira Cloud applications, configurations, and integrations.

Collaboration & Delivery Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

Document technical designs, deployment procedures, and testing plans for all custom solutions.

Required Technical Expertise Forge Mastery:

Proven, hands-on experience in architecting and deploying multiple Jira Cloud applications using the Atlassian Forge framework.

Core Languages:

Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6 ) and TypeScript.

Frontend: Deep experience building interfaces using React (Custom UI) or the Forge UI Kit. Platform Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Jira Cloud platform, including the configuration layer (Issue Types, Screens, Field Contexts, Workflow Schemes, and advanced Permissions). APIs & Data: Strong familiarity with the Jira Cloud REST APIs and leveraging data effectively within Forge applications. Architecture: Solid knowledge of Forge authentication mechanisms, asynchronous processing, and event handling within the Atlassian platform ecosystem.

Quality: Ability to design, implement, and test performant, maintainable, and reusable code solutions. Preferred Attributes (Nice to Have) Experience with legacy scripting in Server/Data Center (e.g., Groovy/ScriptRunner, Power Scripts/SIL) to support migration or comparative analysis.

Familiarity with Jira Expressions for dynamic condition and validation logic.

Working knowledge of SQL for understanding data structures and supporting external reporting efforts.

Familiarity with modern deployment practices (CI/CD, version control via Git).

Cultural Fit Self-Starter: A highly proactive individual with a passion for innovation and continuous skill development in a rapidly evolving platform.

Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and vice-versa.

Delivery Focus: Proven track record of delivering high-quality, stable, and user-centric Jira customizations in a large-scale enterprise environment.






mandatory areas

must have skills -

skill 1 - 7yrs of exp - Atlassian

skill 2 - 7yrs of exp Forge

skill 3 - 5yrs of exp Jira



mandatory, if applicable

domain experience (if any ) -na

must have certifications - na

prior ust experience - y / n - na

Salary : $60

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