JIRA Developer

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

We are seeking a Jira Developer to customize, automate, and extend our Atlassian Jira environment, with a strong focus on ScriptRunner (Groovy). You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business and workflow requirements into reliable, well-documented Jira solutions, and help drive process automation and continuous improvement across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Jira customizations using ScriptRunner — scripted fields, workflow conditions/validators/post-functions, behaviours, listeners, scheduled jobs, custom JQL functions, and REST endpoints.

Configure and administer Jira projects, workflows, schemes, custom fields, permissions, and dashboards.

Build and automate processes using ScriptRunner and Jira automation rules.

Develop and maintain integrations between Jira and other systems via REST APIs and webhooks.

Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into scalable solutions.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance; support upgrades and migrations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

Proven experience as a Jira Developer or Atlassian administrator.

Strong hands-on experience with ScriptRunner for Jira (Groovy scripting).

Proficiency in Groovy and/or Java.

Solid understanding of Jira administration: workflows, schemes, custom fields, and permissions.

Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations.

Familiarity with version control (Git) and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with other Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jira Service Management.

Experience across both Jira Cloud and Data Center/Server environments, including migrations.

Familiarity with additional Jira apps and automation frameworks.

Atlassian or ScriptRunner certifications.

Experience with CI/CD and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in RD.

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