Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Appfire is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain Jira Cloud apps built on Atlassian Forge, ensuring high-quality features, performance, and reliability. You will report to the Engineering Manager and be a member of the Jira Cloud Apps Team. You can choose to work remotely from Spain. Your everyday tasks will include:

• Design and implement high-quality features in React + TypeScript using the Atlassian Forge platform.
• Own complex product areas end-to-end — from concept, architecture, implementation, testing, to release.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to create intuitive, scalable frontend experiences for Jira Cloud.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and actively participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and optimise frontend performance within the Forge runtime.
• Improve the reliability and scalability of existing Forge apps.
• Mentor engineers, share best practices, and help shape frontend standards and development processes.
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD improvements, and internal tooling.

About Appfire

A people-first approach to business Since its inception, Appfire has been a remote-first company. With 850+ employees (who we call fireflies) across 28 countries, we foster an environment where everyone is respected. We invest in team members by ensuring they grow professionally and personally. Making an impact At Appfire, corporate social responsibility is driven by team members, family, friends, customers, and partners through Appfire Town. This program brings people together to generate a strong social impact in our local and global communities. In 2015, Appfire joined the Pledge 1% network of organizations committed to philanthropy. Appfire has since grown our Pledge 1% program to include all four pledge types — product, profit, equity, and employee time. We were among the first to do this, and we’re proud that Pledge 1% is part of our evolution. Our business Appfire mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work. We are committed to building a durable, multi-generational business, and to evolving, innovating, and scaling in a way that ensures stability and opportunity for years to come What’s our secret sauce?

1. We follow teams. We do our research and build software that solves real-life collaboration challenges while being easy to implement and a joy to use. We’re proud to support over 20,000 customers and growing, including 55% of the Fortune 500. From the entertainment delivered by Netflix to the devices crafted by Samsung, and Dell Technologies and the financial transactions handled by Visa, Edward Jones, and US Bank, Appfire’s technology is indispensable. Our products also play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering innovation at companies like Tesla and significant institutions such as NASA, Boeing, and many more. 
2. We enhance. Our software is designed to give developers, knowledge workers, and teams the ability to extend and get greater value from the platforms they’ve invested in and enjoy. So far, our solutions extend and enhance the capabilities offered by Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce. 
3. We build bridges and invest in our partners. Appfire's success is underscored by its channel program as its primary path to market. Today, Appfire has a dedicated Channel team supporting 800+ channel partners.
4. We make security and privacy a priority, but we also keep it simple for our customers. We’ve achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO 27017 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certifications. Our award-winning Appfire Trust Center, offers our customers, partners, and prospects the latest security, privacy, and compliance information, including pre-completed questionnaires (CAIQ, SIG, and VSA) with an accelerated NDA process and just one EULA to cover it all.

Market recognition Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards.

Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered. Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being. Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey. We offer:

• Financial benefits
  • Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
  • Work from-home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year (i.e. Excluding Holidays).
• Skills development benefits
  • Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.
• PTO, health & well-being
  • 25 working days of paid annual leave.
  • Reduced summer hours: From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily.
  • Flexible bank holiday policy, which allows you to exchange a government-set public holiday for a more convenient time off.
  • Private healthcare insurance.
  • Annual sports allowance.
• Volunteering
  • 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a frontend or full-stack engineer.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, modern JavaScript patterns, state management, and component architecture.
• Experience building or maintaining cloud or serverless apps (Forge, AWS Lambda, or similar).
• Experience with REST APIs, asynchronous flows, and frontend performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of CSS/SCSS and frontend build tooling (Webpack, Vite, or similar).
• Familiarity with Git, code review processes, and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently.

Nice to have :

• Experience developing Atlassian Forge or Connect apps.
• Understanding of Atlassian Cloud APIs and Jira workflows.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Selenium).
• Experience with AWS services or other cloud platforms.
• Interest in developer tools, productivity software, or enterprise SaaS.

Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.
• You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.