Jira Platform Engineer

Location: Washington, DC, US

Employment Type: OTHER

Overview

Our client is a financial institution providing the United States with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary system. They are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer / Jira Platform Engineer to serve as the technical owner of a cloud-based Jira environment and lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on Agile delivery, DevSecOps enablement, and platform integration. This role will be instrumental in modernizing collaborative planning and development tools by supporting the migration of legacy platforms to Jira while establishing scalable, secure, and efficient workflows across the organization.

 

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a strategic mindset and has hands-on experience administering Jira, integrating enterprise applications, and supporting Agile transformation efforts.

 

This role is onsite in Washington, DC. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens able to pass the client’s background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enhance Jira Cloud to support enterprise Agile and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Build and maintain integrations between Jira and key enterprise applications.
• Develop automation solutions using APIs, scripting, and workflow tools.
• Support Agile teams through platform configuration, reporting, and best practices.
• Lead tool migration efforts and drive adoption of Jira-based processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering
• 3+ years of Jira administration and platform engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Cloud Natrive Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience integrating Jira with enterprise systems using APIs, automation, and scripting.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with GitLab, , and Atlassian tools preferred.

• W2 Hourly rate: $85 - $90. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, and location, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

Why Consultants Choose The Squires Group:

• Exciting projects with top clients
• Competitive pay and long-term opportunities
• A team invested in your success

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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