Jira Developer at Accenture Federal Services

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The work: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Jira Developer designs, builds, and maintains advanced Jira and Jira Service Management solutions, focusing on custom development, automation, and extensibility across Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud. This role emphasizes coding, scripted customization, and system integrations to deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Key responsibilities: </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop custom functionality using Groovy (ScriptRunner), Java, and REST API integrations to extend Jira and JSM capabilities. Build and maintain complex automation scripts, post-functions, listeners, validators, and conditions supporting key business workflows. Design, configure, and programmatically manage workflows, transitions, issue types, issue type schemes, screen schemes, field configurations, custom fields, and context management. Integrate Jira and JSM with external systems using REST APIs, JSON payloads, and structured data transformations. Work with Jira Assets (formerly Insight) to build custom object models, automation rules, and integrations across ITSM processes. Write optimized JQL queries, perform bulk operations, and support scripted searches and logic. Develop SQL queries and work with underlying databases to support reporting, troubleshooting, and performance analysis (Jira Data Center). Build advanced solutions that operate consistently across Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud, including migrating or adapting functionality when needed. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to custom scripting, workflow logic, API integrations, and database interactions. Provide documentation for all custom development, technical configurations, and integration patterns.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Here's what you need:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with one or more of the following: Groovy (ScriptRunner), Java, REST API development, JSON, Jira Assets, and SQL/databases.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Jira Data Center/Cloud development. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Jira Assets for custom patterns, workflow, automation, and object modeling.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">JQL debugging and performance optimization.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Active Top Secret clearance required. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Bonus points if you have:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Eligibility Requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">US Citizenship required</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225111203 BCX8" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">You can find more information on benefits here.</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8"> We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$106,300</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$206,200 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Believe</span> </strong></em></div> <div><em>As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.</em></div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span></strong></em></div> <div><em>We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the<a href="https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy" target="_blank"> Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.</a></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Requesting An Accommodation</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><span data-contrast="auto">If you<strong> </strong>are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Other Employment Statements</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.</span></em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em><span data-contrast="none">California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please&nbsp;<a class="external-link" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/e-verify-legal-notices" target="_blank">click here</a> for additional important information.</span></em></div> </div> <p><strong><em> </em></strong></p></div>