Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders. Third-party candidates, C2C arrangements, or those requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible for this role.
We're looking for a seasoned JIRA Architect to help design, optimize, and scale our Atlassian ecosystem in support of complex hardware and software programs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate cross-functional requirements into efficient workflows, automations, and integrations. Ideal for someone with deep JIRA expertise, scripting ability, and a passion for building robust, enterprise-level tooling in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What you will be doing:
- Provide strategic recommendations and thought leadership on Jira solutions, focusing on system design, optimization, workflows and automation capabilities.
- Assess and implement other tools to integrate with Jira (Google office products, Slack, Polarion and various plug-ins) for tracking and reporting.
- Create comprehensive implementation documentation for new Jira configurations and solutions.
- Conduct testing and demonstrations in the Jira development environment, collaborating with implementation teams to refine solutions before production deployment
- Design and document data migration strategies, including impact analysis on reporting and existing workflows
- Provide training and support to users, for any Jira related updates
- Partner with the central Jira admin team to ensure alignment with organization-wide standards and best practices
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in Jira administration and architecture
- Strong understanding of Jira configuration, workflows, and automation capabilities
- Experience in technical documentation and solution design
- Proven track record of implementing complex Jira solutions in enterprise environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong understanding of script runner and behaviors.
- Experience with writing custom groovy scripts.
Bonus Qualifications
- Atlassian certifications
- Experience with Jira integrations and API development
- Knowledge of automotive or aerospace industry processes
- Experience with change management and process improvement
- Background in program management or business analysis
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, apply today!