Application Developer – Atlassian

Job description

About the Role At Uber, we don’t just use tools; we build the engines that power global movement. As an Application Developer for Work Management, you are at the heart of our productivity, designing and building the Atlassian-based systems that keep thousands of Uber employees aligned and moving fast. This isn't just about managing Jira tickets—it's about engineering intelligent, integrated ecosystems. The pace here is intense, the systems are massive, and the stakes are high.

You’ll navigate complex technical debt and architect solutions for problems that don’t have a playbook. We need a systems-level thinker with the grit to dive into enterprise-scale configurations and the curiosity to leverage GenAI and Rovo Agents to redefine what’s possible. If you stay calm under pressure and care deeply about building tools that actually work at scale, this is where you’ll thrive.

What You’ll Do

Build and Scale: Design and optimize Jira and Confluence environments that support how our teams move in the real world—where performance and reliability are non-negotiable.

Develop Custom Solutions

Build secure, scalable cloud applications directly within the Atlassian ecosystem, where your hands-on experience with Atlassian Forge app development and the Forge platform will be a distinct advantage.

Navigate Complexity

Solve messy, high-impact problems across the Atlassian toolchain (Structure, JEMH, EazyBI, ScriptRunner) when the playbook doesn't exist.

Automate the Future

Build and maintain AI-powered applications and Atlassian Rovo Agents to automate workflows and eliminate manual friction.

Integrate Deeply

Develop robust integrations using Atlassian REST and GraphQL APIs, ensuring seamless data flow across our global tech stack.

Own the Outcome

Drive projects end-to-end—from initial requirement gathering with stakeholders to debugging production issues when the stakes are high.

Unblock Teams

Champion engineering best practices to work through technical debt and shifting priorities, even when time is tight.

Collaborate and Influence

Partner across Product, Engineering, and Operations to navigate tension, influence without authority, and ship practical, high-speed solutions.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of combined experience in software engineering and/or Atlassian platform administration and development (Jira/Confluence Cloud or Data Center). Deep proficiency in Jira workflows, custom fields, schemes, permissions, and advanced enterprise configurations. Hands-on experience with Atlassian Forge app development and the Forge platform. Experience using ScriptRunner for complex automation and workflow enhancement.

Experience working with Atlassian REST and GraphQL APIs for third-party integrations. Experience managing and configuring Atlassian marketplace apps (e.g., Structure, JEMH, EazyBI). Demonstrated use of AI-powered developer tools in daily engineering workflows (e.g., AI-assisted coding or debugging).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing AI-enabled solutions using Atlassian Rovo Agents and LLM integrations. Expertise in prompt engineering and defining agent actions within enterprise workflows. Proven ability to design enterprise-scale dashboards and analytics using EazyBI. Experience supporting large, complex organizations with rigorous governance requirements. Strong systems thinking and the ability to thrive in high-ambiguity environments.

Responsibilities

For San Francisco, CA-based roles

The base salary range for this role is USD $153,000 per year - USD $170,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.