JIRA Engineer

Dynamic Solutions Technology, LLC (DST) is seeking a full time JIRA Engineer to lead a migration from Atlassian Jira Data Center to Atlassian Jira Government Cloud for a Federal client. The candidate must be able to work independently and with a team. This position requires a broad mix of technical and business acumen coupled and excellent communication skills. This is a REMOTE position.

Assess the current Jira Data Center setup, including projects, workflows, custom fields, and user permissions. Define the migration scope and identify critical tasks (e.g., data cleanup, user management). Develop migration strategy and detailed timeline. Set up corresponding projects and customize work item types in Jira Gov Cloud. Choose and configure the appropriate migration tools or methods. Conduct test migrations and validate results before production rollout. Migrate projects, workflows, custom fields, and user permissions from Jira Data Center to Jira Gov Cloud. Migrate Jira plugin data alongside project migrations. Perform post-migration validation and obtain stakeholder sign-off. Identify and manage migration risks and mitigation strategies. Ensure workflows and permissions function properly in Jira Gov Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Document migration process and lessons learned. Define data mapping for unsupported or custom configurations. Develop internal and user facing documentation outlining changes and guidance.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical or functional discipline.

Strong understanding of Jira's architecture, schemes, configurations, and data structures. Experience with data export, import, and validation process. Familiar with tools or techniques for migrating data between platforms (e.g., Migration Assistant, CSV imports, API usage). Experience migrating and supporting Jira plugins (e.g., Jira Workflow Toolbox, Email This Issue, Big Picture, eazyBI). Ability to plan, organize, and manage a migration project from start to finish. Scripting skills (e.g., Groovy, Python) for automating migration tasks or configurations. Experience with API integrations. Experience with Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM provisioning, and user lifecycle management). Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud limitations vs Data Center. Experience setting up and administering Jira in Atlassian Government Cloud environments. Understanding of Atlassian Data Center and Government Cloud licensing models and user access. Proficiency in using and configuring Jira, including project setup, task management, and basic customization. Familiarity with the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant. Experience setting up and managing Jira Gov Cloud DVCS integrations with on-prem applications. Understanding and knowledge of Jira Service Management (JSM). Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with business and technical personnel at all levels of an organization. Strong observational skills, analytical, and results oriented. Strong problem-solving skills, and a passion to learn. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.