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 Bulgaria.

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

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. Appfire's mission is 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 we offer

• Financial benefits: Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
• Skills development benefits: Access to the Appfire University learning platform, a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses.
• Health Insurance
• Volunteering: 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.
• Flexibility: Ability to work remotely, flexible work schedule, and flexible time off.
• Growth: Growth opportunity in a dynamic company and work in a highly motivated team.
• Additional perks: 25 days paid vacation, team buildings and celebrations, sports card, Transport Card, Multisport Card, and food vouchers.
• Work Environment: Choose to work where you thrive—from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world. Come join us at our new office building! GORA is a new office building located in the heart of the city, within walking distance from Paradise Mall and Vitosha Metro station.

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.