Applications Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an Applications Engineer – Jira Solution Architect for a remote opportunity with a top-tier interactive entertainment company. This is a 6-month contract opportunity.

Join a global leader in gaming, known for its innovative culture and mission-driven work. As part of the Information Technology team, you’ll design, build, and maintain work systems on the Jira Cloud platform, supporting operations for large-scale initiatives across a globally distributed team.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Applications Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operations leads to translate team needs into Jira Cloud configurations.

• Build and maintain dashboards, boards, and reports for operational insights.

• Manage change requests and Jira configuration updates.

• Provide training on Jira Software Cloud and add-ons (Structure, eazyBI, Zephyr Scale).

• Move configurations from sandbox to production environments following change management procedures.

• Develop reusable and scalable solutions for game operations tracking.

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and design standards.

Applications Engineer Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience with Jira Software Cloud.

• 2+ years of experience with Structure.

• Hands-on experience in environments with 100+ projects and 1,000+ users.

• Familiarity with large-scale Jira work systems supporting multiple teams.

• Advanced skills in Jira add-ons: Advanced Planning, Automation, ScriptRunner, eazyBI, Structure, Custom Charts.

• Experience working in hybrid teams (internal and vendors).

• Strong grasp of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and remote collaboration skills.

• Groovy scripting with ScriptRunner (preferred).

• Jira-Slack workflow integrations (preferred).

• Atlassian Analytics, Intelligence, and Rovo (preferred).

• Experience with Salto or other configuration delivery platforms (preferred).

• Background in SAFe, LeSS, or similar Agile frameworks (preferred).

• ACP-620 and/or ACP-120 Jira Cloud certifications (preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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