Jira Architect

Jira Architect

Exposure: Strong experience in Atlassian Jira Administration, Jira platform implementation, Jira Server/Data Center installation and maintenance, Project configurations, Workflow modelling, Blueprint/Template creation, Jira REST API automations, and Groovy ScriptRunner customization. Experience working with international clients, supporting enterprise-scale Jira environments and driving standardisation across multiple Jira instances.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience in Atlassian Jira Administration (Server, Data Center, Cloud)
• Install, configure, maintain, and support Jira Server/Data Center environments
• Perform Jira platform setup, implementation, upgrades, maintenance, backup, restore, and health monitoring activities
• Create and manage Jira Projects, Schemes, Workflows, Screens, Fields, Permissions, Notifications, and project templates/blueprints
• Design and implement scalable Jira solutions aligned with business and operational requirements
• Standardise Jira configurations, workflows, schemes, and governance processes across multiple Jira instances
• Lead Jira harmonisation initiatives to establish common ways of working, shared templates, and consistent reporting structures
• Conduct current state assessments and identify opportunities for platform simplification and consolidation
• Define target-state Jira operating models and implementation approaches
• Customize workflows including post-functions, validators, conditions, and transitions
• Create JQL queries, advanced filters, dashboards, and custom reports
• Define and maintain Jira governance standards, naming conventions, configuration guidelines, and best practices
• Expertise in migrating Jira projects, workflows, configurations, and users across Jira Server, Data Center, and Cloud environments
• Support Jira platform consolidation and migration activities across multiple business areas
• Serve as the Jira SME-resolve user queries, prepare documentation, and deliver user training
• Administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and associated Atlassian applications
• Strong hands-on scripting using Groovy and ScriptRunner
• Develop automation solutions for administrative activities, Jira audits, data validation, bulk updates, governance checks, and reporting support
• Implement REST API-based integrations and automation
• Integrate Jira with external systems using Jira REST APIs
• Create automation using ScriptRunner listeners, services, scheduled jobs, custom scripts, and workflow functions
• Support data migration, configuration migration, and cross-instance alignment activities
• Configure and support multiple Scrum and Kanban boards across Agile delivery teams
• Strong understanding of Agile, SAFe, LeSS, and sprint/PI planning workflows
• Maintain platform governance, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of Jira data models, workflow design, permission models, security models, and project setup best practices
• Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, gap analysis, and provide practical implementation recommendations

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Exposure: Strong experience in Atlassian Jira Administration, Jira platform implementation, Jira Server/Data Center installation and maintenance, Project configurations, Workflow modelling, Blueprint/Template creation, Jira REST API automations, and Groovy ScriptRunner customization.Experience working with international clients, supporting enterprise-scale Jira environments and driving standardisation across multiple Jira instances.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesStrong hands-on experience in Atlassian Jira Administration (Server, Data Center, Cloud)Install, configure, maintain, and support Jira Server/Data Center environmentsPerform Jira platform setup, implementation, upgrades, maintenance, backup, restore, and health monitoring activitiesCreate and manage Jira Projects, Schemes, Workflows, Screens, Fields, Permissions, Notifications, and project templates/blueprintsDesign and implement scalable Jira solutions aligned with business and operational requirementsStandardise Jira configurations, workflows, schemes, and governance processes across multiple Jira instancesLead Jira harmonisation initiatives to establish common ways of working, shared templates, and consistent reporting structuresConduct current state assessments and identify opportunities for platform simplification and consolidationDefine target-state Jira operating models and implementation approachesCustomize workflows including post-functions, validators,
conditions, and transitionsCreate JQL queries, advanced filters, dashboards, and custom reportsDefine and maintain Jira governance standards, naming conventions, configuration guidelines, and best practicesExpertise in migrating Jira projects, workflows, configurations, and users across Jira Server, Data Center, and Cloud environmentsSupport Jira platform consolidation and migration activities across multiple business areasServe as the Jira SME-resolve user queries, prepare documentation, and deliver user trainingAdminister Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and associated Atlassian applicationsStrong hands-on scripting using Groovy and ScriptRunnerDevelop automation solutions for:Administrative activitiesJira auditsData validationBulk updatesGovernance checksReporting supportImplement REST API-based integrations and automationIntegrate Jira with external systems using Jira REST APIsCreate automation using ScriptRunner listeners, services, scheduled jobs, custom scripts,
and workflow functionsSupport data migration, configuration migration, and cross-instance alignment activitiesConfigure and support multiple Scrum and Kanban boards across Agile delivery teamsStrong understanding of Agile, SAFe, LeSS, and sprint/PI planning workflowsMaintain platform governance, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiativesStrong understanding of Jira data models, workflow design, permission models, security models, and project setup best practicesParticipate in requirement gathering, solution design, gap analysis, and provide practical implementation recommendations