Job Title: Senior Jira Cloud AdministratorAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Jira Administrator and Migration Engineer to manage, scale, and optimize our enterprise Atlassian ecosystem. In this role, you will lead high-stakes Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migrations, streamline automated workflows, and maintain performance, security, and compliance across systems serving thousands of users.Key Responsibilities

- Jira & • Atlassian Systems Administration:

Administer, configure, and optimize Jira Data Center, Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management, and Bitbucket environments. Manage project settings, custom workflows, issue types, screens, permission/notification schemes, dashboards, and Jira Automation rules.

- Cloud Migration Execution: Plan, build, and execute end-to-end migrations from Jira Data Center/Server to Jira Cloud using Atlassian migration tools (JCMA/CCMA). Create detailed migration runbooks, validation frameworks, and rollback plans while troubleshooting migration blockers.
- Integrations &

• Customization:

Develop custom automations and integrations using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, and REST APIs.

Integrate

Jira with critical enterprise tools including Bitbucket, GitLab, SCCM, and Okta.

- System Performance & • Security:

Monitor system health, optimize indexes, tune database performance, and lead patching/upgrades. Implement robust backup/disaster recovery protocols and ensure compliance with security best practices and SOX auditing standards.

- Documentation & • Process Excellence:

Maintain technical architecture diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and migration strategies to support business continuity.

Requirements & • Skills

Must-Have:

- ​5+ years of hands-on Jira Administration experience across both Data Center and Cloud environments.
- Proven track record leading enterprise Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migration projects.




- Expert knowledge of workflow/scheme configurations, Jira Automation, user access management, and Okta integration.
- Experience with REST API integrations and foundational SQL (PostgreSQL)

Preferred:

- Advanced scripting skills using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, or Python.
- Hands-on administration of Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, Linux environments, and AWS infrastructure.
- Deep experience managing multi-node Data Center deployments supporting 500 to 10,000+ users.

Qualifications & • Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Atlassian Certifications (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator, Atlassian Cloud Administration, or Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialist) are highly preferred.

Key Competencies

- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Clear cross-functional communication and documentation abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to own initiatives independently while collaborating closely with DevOps, PMO, and business teams.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

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