Application Developer - Atlassian
Uber · San Francisco, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- San Francisco, CA
Job highlights
- Develop and scale Atlassian systems at Uber.
- Solve complex, high-impact problems within Atlassian tools.
- Automate workflows using AI and Rovo Agents.
- Integrate systems using Atlassian APIs.
- Own projects from start to finish.
About the role
Application Developer - Atlassian
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. You'll design and build 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, and the systems are massive. You will face high stakes and complex technical debt, and you'll often need to build solutions for problems that don't have a playbook. We need someone with the grit to dive into the messiness of enterprise-scale configurations and the curiosity to leverage GenAI and Rovo Agents to redefine what's possible. If you are a systems thinker who stays calm under pressure and cares about building tools that actually work at scale, this is where you'll grow.
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 scale are non-negotiable.
- Navigate Complexity: Solve messy, high-impact problems across the Atlassian toolchain (Structure, JEMH, EazyBI, ScriptRunner), often without a clear starting point.
- Automate the Future: Build and maintain AI-powered applications and Atlassian Rovo Agents to automate workflows and turn manual friction into seamless productivity.
- Integrate Deeply: Develop robust integrations using Atlassian REST and GraphQL APIs, ensuring data flows smoothly across our global tech stack.
- Own the Outcome: Own your work end-to-end, from the first requirement gathering session with stakeholders to debugging production issues when the stakes are high.
- Unblock Teams: Work through technical debt and shifting priorities to champion engineering best practices, even when time is tight.
- Collaborate and Influence: Partner across disciplines-Product, Engineering, and Operations-to navigate tension, influence without authority, and ship practical solutions at speed.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and developing solutions on Atlassian platforms (Jira and Confluence Cloud/Data Center).
- Proficiency in Jira workflows, custom fields, schemes, permissions, and advanced configurations.
- Experience with ScriptRunner for automation and workflow enhancement.
- Experience working with Atlassian REST and GraphQL APIs for third-party integrations.
- Experience with Atlassian marketplace apps (Structure, JEMH, EazyBI).
- Demonstrated use of AI-powered developer tools in a daily engineering workflow (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 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.
Key skills/competency
- Atlassian Platforms
- Jira
- Confluence
- ScriptRunner
- REST APIs
- GraphQL APIs
- AI-powered applications
- Rovo Agents
- Systems Thinking
- Enterprise-scale configurations
Skills & topics
- Application Developer
- Atlassian
- Jira
- Confluence
- ScriptRunner
- API Integration
- AI
- Rovo Agents
- Work Management
- Software Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of Atlassian platform experience, especially Jira workflows and API integrations.
- Showcase AI proficiency: Emphasize any experience with AI-powered developer tools, prompt engineering, or Rovo Agents.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with ScriptRunner, marketplace apps, and complex configurations.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of how you navigated high-stakes, ambiguous problems in past roles.
- Understand Uber's culture: Research Uber's focus on scale, innovation, and collaboration to align your application.
Technical preparation
Master Jira workflows and advanced configurations.,Practice using ScriptRunner for automation.,Build integrations with Atlassian REST/GraphQL APIs.,Develop AI-enabled solutions with Rovo Agents.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex Atlassian problem you solved.,How do you handle high-stakes, ambiguous situations?,Share an example of influencing without authority.,How do you ensure performance and scale in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core responsibilities for an Application Developer Atlassian at Uber?
- As an Application Developer Atlassian at Uber, you will design, build, and optimize Atlassian-based systems like Jira and Confluence. This includes solving complex technical challenges, automating workflows with AI and Rovo Agents, and developing integrations using Atlassian APIs.
- What level of experience is required for the Application Developer Atlassian role at Uber?
- The basic qualifications require a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience administering and developing solutions on Atlassian platforms (Jira and Confluence Cloud/Data Center). Proficiency in specific tools like ScriptRunner and marketplace apps is also essential.
- Does Uber use AI in its Application Developer roles?
- Yes, Uber is looking for candidates with demonstrated use of AI-powered developer tools in their daily engineering workflow. Preferred qualifications also include experience developing AI-enabled solutions using Atlassian Rovo Agents and LLM integrations.
- What kind of technical challenges can I expect as an Application Developer Atlassian at Uber?
- You can expect to tackle high-stakes, complex technical debt within enterprise-scale configurations. This involves solving problems without a clear playbook, optimizing performance and scale for massive systems, and unblocking teams through engineering best practices.
- How important are integration skills for this Application Developer role at Uber?
- Integration skills are crucial. You will develop robust integrations using Atlassian REST and GraphQL APIs to ensure seamless data flow across Uber's global tech stack.
- What is the salary range for the Application Developer Atlassian position in San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA?
- For San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA-based roles, the base salary range for this position is USD$153,000 to USD$170,000 per year. You will also be eligible for Uber's bonus program, equity awards, and other benefits.
- How does Uber approach collaboration for Application Developer roles?
- Application Developers at Uber collaborate across disciplines, including Product, Engineering, and Operations. You'll need to navigate tension, influence without authority, and partner to ship practical solutions at speed.