Job Description – Senior Jira Developer (Python)

Location: Hyderabad (local candidates)

Experience: 7+ Years

Role: Senior Jira Developer – Python & Groovy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Jira Developer with strong expertise in Python, Groovy, and Jira administration. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Jira configuration, automation, scripting, REST API integrations, and platform support.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain Jira projects, including workflows, permission schemes, issue types, screens, and automation rules.
Develop and maintain custom scripts and automation solutions using Python and Groovy.
Implement and support integrations through REST APIs between Jira and internal or external systems.
Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance in line with internal policies and enterprise standards.
Analyze requirements from IT and business stakeholders and translate them into robust Jira solutions.
Support incident analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause resolution related to Jira configurations and automations.
Maintain and version-control code and configuration artifacts using Git.
Support data-related use cases, including reporting and automation based on SQL and relational databases.
Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer.
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling, automation, and platform governance.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

7+ years of relevant experience in Python development and Jira.
Strong experience in Python and Groovy development.
Proven experience in Jira administration, including workflows, permissions, scripting, and automation.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Good knowledge of HTTP protocols and RESTful APIs.
Good knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
Experience with Git-based version control, including branches, pull requests, and merges.
Familiarity with Linux environments, including Bash and SSH.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

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