Jira Developer (TS)

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Eagle Harbor Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently seeking a Jira Developer. Position requires an active Top Secret Clearance (with SCI eligibility) and ability to obtain additional clearance requirements. Please do not apply if you do not possess the required Top Secret Clearance .

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

At Koniag Government Services, our core mission is rooted in an unwavering commitment to the service of our Nation, our teammates, and our community. Driven by a profound sense of duty, we dedicate ourselves to safeguarding the United States by partnering with our customers to ensure the success of their mission.

We are currently seeking an experienced Jira Developer who shares our conviction that protecting our Nation is a sacred calling. You will work closely with the Government client to ensure the effective development, implementation, and management of numerous IT Systems in support of Defense missions. Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting our client's strategic knowledge management and business intelligence objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and implement a scalable and highly available Jira infrastructure, considering performance, security, and future growth.
• Design and maintain complex Jira workflows, schemes, and configurations to support diverse teams and projects.
• Lead Jira upgrades, migrations, and plugin implementations, minimizing disruption and ensuring data integrity.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate Jira administration tasks, user provisioning, data imports / exports, and system maintenance.
• Leverage Jira APIs and REST APIs to integrate Jira with other DevOps tools (CI / CD pipelines, version control systems, monitoring tools).
• Develop custom Jira plugins and add-ons using Java or Python to extend functionality and meet specific business needs.
• Utilize JQL (Jira Query Language) to create complex filters, reports, and dashboards for data analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a Jira knowledge base and API documentation.
• Design and implement user-friendly Jira dashboards, reports, and interfaces to improve user experience and productivity.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to identify areas for UI / UX improvement.
• Stay abreast of UI / UX design trends and best practices to ensure an intuitive and engaging Jira experience.

Qualifications :

Highly Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Washington, DC.

Clearance Required :

Position requires an active Top Secret Clearance (with SCI eligibility) with ability to obtain additional security requirements.

Working Environment & Conditions :

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy :

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military / veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [redacted] or by calling [redacted] to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.

About our Company :

Eagle Harbor Solutions LLC, an 8(a) certified company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation and part of the Koniag Government Services Sector. EHS provides a range of professional services for cyber intelligence and information technologies capabilities to the Federal Government, Civilian, and commercial markets to further the nation's national security and civilian service missions. Eagle Harbor addresses some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Cyber Intelligence, Business Analysis, Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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