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SAJ Technologies · 1 day ago

Senior DevOps / Jira Platform Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

SAJ Technologies is seeking a Senior DevOps / Jira Platform Engineer to support enterprise-wide Agile transformation and toolchain modernization within a secure federal environment. The ideal candidate will lead Jira administration, integrations, and Agile delivery enablement across multiple teams.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and optimize Jira SaaS (AGC) for enterprise-scale use

Design and implement custom integrations between Jira, GitLab, and ServiceNow using REST APIs, webhooks, and Okta SSO

Develop and maintain Jira governance frameworks, permission models, custom workflows, and automation rules

Lead the migration of Azure DevOps projects to Jira, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption

Implement Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burndown) and dashboards for leadership visibility

Collaborate with cross-functional DevOps and Agile teams to standardize tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and reporting

Create and maintain documentation , training materials, and SOPs for Jira operations and integrations

Support after-hours maintenance, change control, and compliance reporting as required

Qualification

Jira administrationREST API integrationsAgile frameworksPython scriptingDevOps tools integrationCI/CD pipelinesOktaOAuthScrumKanbanSAFeConfluenceBitbucketFedRAMPFISMADevSecOpsCloud automation

Required

8+ years total IT experience with at least 3 years in Jira administration and DevOps tools integration

Proven experience building REST API or webhook-based integrations between Jira, GitLab, and ServiceNow

Hands-on scripting ability in Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell for automation and integration tasks

Experience with Okta, OAuth, or other SSO/SAML solutions

Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks

Experience migrating from Azure DevOps → Jira, including work items, attachments, and permissions

U.S. Citizenship (must be able to work on-site at a federal facility in DC)

Preferred

Atlassian Certified (ACP-620, ACP-120, or ACP-420)

Experience with Confluence, Bitbucket, or Atlassian Marketplace apps

Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, or other federal security frameworks

Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and cloud automation

Company

SAJ Technologies

SAJ Technologies is created with a vision to digitally transform government and private organizations.

Alexandria, Virginia, US

11-50 employees

https://sajtech.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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