Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Develop Jira Plugins using ScriptRunner + Groovy, following Atlassian SDK best practices.
- Build modular and reusable components using Java and Groovy for plugin functionality.
- Develop secure and efficient database integration layers for Teradata and MySQL.
- Create interactive front-end components within Jira (forms, tables, dashboards) for user interaction.
- Implement a presentation layer for displaying database-driven content using Atlassian UI components.
- Build and maintain a robust business logic layer that handles validations, calculations, and processing logic.
- Ensure full plugin integration with Jira workflows, screens, issues, custom fields, and permission schemes.
- Unit test all logic and components using JUnit/TestNG, Mockito or equivalent.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all plugin components and user-facing functionality.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams.
Must-Have Skills:
Core Development:
- Strong experience in Java (JDK 8 or higher) and Groovy.
- 2+ years developing with ScriptRunner for Jira.
- Familiarity with Atlassian Plugin SDK, OSGi, and Atlassian REST APIs.
- Experience with modular Maven project structures.
- Should have migrated Jira from one version to another at least once, including upscaling deployed Jira Plugins
- Should have followed development best practices and standards as provided by the organizations
- Clear understanding of load balancing between components and scripts on Jira
- Should have experience with integrating custom APIs and 3rd party APIs with Java and Jira
Database Integration:
- Experience in JDBC and SQL programming.
- Solid understanding of Teradata and MySQL database interaction, performance tuning, and secure connections.
- Knowledge of connection pooling libraries (e.g., HikariCP or Apache DBCP).
Frontend/UI Development:
- Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
- Familiarity with Atlassian AUI (Atlassian User Interface) or ADF (Atlassian Design Guidelines).
- Hands-on with Jira forms, custom fields, and dynamic field rendering.
Architecture and Best Practices:
- Understanding of MVC or layered architecture.
- Familiarity with event listeners, services, web fragments, and REST endpoints in Atlassian plugins.
- Experience with error handling, logging (e.g., SLF4J/Log4j), and debugging within the Jira plugin context.
Tools & Practices:
- Version control using Git (Bitbucket/GitHub).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Atlassian plugin builds (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo).
- Testing with JUnit/TestNG, mocking frameworks like Mockito.
- Experience with Jira Administration for testing plugin integration (custom fields, screens, permissions).
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of Jira Cloud vs Jira Server/DC plugin models.
- Atlassian certifications (ACP-600/ACP-100).
- Experience deploying plugins in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Docker or Containerized development environments.
- Experience with Spring Framework, if used for layered logic separation in plugin development.
- Experience integrating with external APIs from within Jira.
About The Team
eClerx is a global leader in productized services, bringing together people, technology and domain expertise to amplify business results. Our mission is to set the benchmark for client service and success in our industry. Our vision is to be the innovation partner of choice for technology, data analytics and process management services. Since our inception in 2000, we've partnered with top companies across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, retail, and high-tech. Our innovative solutions and domain expertise help businesses optimize operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth. With over 18,000 employees worldwide, eClerx is dedicated to delivering excellence through smart automation and data-driven insights. At eClerx, we believe in nurturing talent and providing hands-on experience.eClerx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, per applicable law.