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Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Jira Admin
Interview: Virtual
Job Location: Remote
Job Duration: 6 Months
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Jira Administrator to join the team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Rally to Jira migration and a deep understanding of configuring and administering Jira Cloud. You will collaborate with the Agile Practice and Transformation Office teams to define scalable Jira usage models, support tool integrations, and drive process optimization for Agile delivery at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and lead the Rally to Jira migration strategy and execution in coordination with Agile Practice team
- Support and enhance Planview to Jira integrations using Planview Hub
- Manage Jira Cloud and Jira Service Management platform, including configurations and customizations
- Develop and automate administrative processes through scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
- Support enterprise-wide governance, outreach, and reporting efforts for Jira usage
- Integrate Jira with third-party applications and tools via REST APIs and marketplace add-ons
- Evaluate, implement, and manage Atlassian Marketplace plugins (e.g., ScriptRunner, Zephyr)
- Create comprehensive training documentation and usage guides for end-users and stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of hands-on experience managing and configuring Atlassian Jira Cloud and Jira Service Management
- Proven experience with Rally to Jira migration
- Strong understanding of Agile and Kanban methodologies
- Proficiency with Atlassian Marketplace add-ons (e.g., ScriptRunner, Zephyr)
- Experience with API integrations, custom workflows, and automation rules
- Strong scripting abilities (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar)
- Ability to analyze complex systems, identify inefficiencies, and provide scalable solutions
- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other tools like Rally, Trello, and Planview PPM
- Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL concepts, including incident and problem management
- Understanding of SSO, identity/access management, and license governance
- Experience with large-scale platform migrations and transformation initiatives
- Prior involvement in platform governance and training material development
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