Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a Senior Atlassian Engineer to support the delivery and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves architecting, designing, and implementing Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence to streamline workflow, collaboration, and reporting, while also integrating these tools with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD systems. The engineer will develop custom scripts and plugins using APIs, maintain documentation, and collaborate closely with program management, engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with operational needs. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related fields, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and expertise in Atlassian tool administration and customization. Preferred candidates have Secret clearance, experience with Agile frameworks, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Skills
Atlassian
Jira
Confluence
Bitbucket
DevSecOps
CI/CD
Groovy
Python
REST APIs
Agile
SAFe
AWS
Azure
GCP
ServiceNow
AI
ML
Kubernetes
Terraform
What you'll do
Architect and implement Atlassian tools to support enterprise workflow and collaboration.
Customize and maintain Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and related plugins for efficiency.
Design workflows, dashboards, and automation to support Agile and SAFe processes.
Integrate Atlassian tools with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD systems.
Develop custom scripts and integrations using Atlassian APIs and scripting tools.
Maintain documentation and best practices for Atlassian tool usage and configurations.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in systems or software engineering.
Extensive experience administering and configuring Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Proven ability to design workflows, dashboards, and automation within Jira.
Experience integrating Atlassian tools with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments.
Strong scripting skills using languages like Groovy or Python for Atlassian integrations.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in system administration tasks.
Ability to maintain documentation and configuration standards for Atlassian tool usage.
Market check
Salary context
This
$107,900–$195,050
range sits above
40%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$205,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,050–$200,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has
199 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
across 187 roles with salary data.