The role of Software Engineer in the ScriptRunner for Jira Cloud team involves designing, building, and enhancing the product through hands-on development and creative problem-solving. Key responsibilities include researching and documenting solutions for customer needs within Atlassian’s platforms, as well as building and deploying serverless applications. The engineer will define scalable and fault-tolerant systems, and create automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery. Collaboration is essential, with contributions expected during Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and technical decision-making. Overall, the position emphasizes continuous improvement of system performance through monitoring and debugging efforts.