Principal Atlassian Engineer

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less. 

Job Summary: This is an exciting role in an innovative company. We are hiring an experienced Atlassian Engineer with strong Jira development skills. You will build, customize, and maintain Atlassian solutions that support the cross functional business. You will develop new features, extend system capabilities, and optimize workflows to meet the defense sector’s evolving business and technical requirements. 

Responsibilities:

Engineering & Administration
•    Administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence – data center edition
•    Design and implement project templates, custom fields, issue types, and screens
•    Build and maintain automation rules, advanced workflows, and permissions
•    Evaluate and manage third-party apps from the Atlassian Marketplace
•    Manage Data Center Edition deployments work with hosting team on upgrade paths
•    Maintain secure access controls and configurations
•    Manage 300+ Jira projects and Confluence spaces
•    Perform data migrations across Atlassian instances
•    Provide user training and system documentation
Development
•    Develop custom scripts and post-functions using a developer toolkit
•    Build REST API integrations with external systems (e.g. internal tools and applications)
•    Create custom plugins or extend existing ones to deliver new capabilities
•    Automate repetitive admin tasks through scripting and API-based tooling
•    Debug and troubleshoot errors in custom scripts and app interactions
•    Optimize performance of dashboards, filters, and backend configurations
•    Collaborate with engineering teams to align tool features with SDLC practices

Basic Qualifications:

•    8+ years of experience with Jira and Confluence administration and development in the data center versions of Atlassian
•    Strong knowledge of Jira workflow design, automation, and scripting
•    Proficiency in Groovy, REST APIs, JSON, and JQL
•    Experience with plugin development or customization
•    Familiarity with system performance tuning and troubleshooting
•    Experience supporting software development, DevSecOps, or Agile programs
•    Clear written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•    Atlassian certifications (ACP-120, ACP-620, etc.)
•    Experience with Bitbucket, Bamboo, or CI/CD toolchains
•    Development experience in Java or Python
•    Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace engineering teams

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.