Lead Jira Admin | Offshore

Photon · India

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Your role 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Jira Administrator professional to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade solutions across the Atlassian platform. You will play a critical role in translating business needs into technical solutions that drive efficiency, collaboration, and innovation across the organization. 

Your responsibilities 

System Design and Configuration 

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable solutions across Atlassian products to support enterprise workflows 
  • Translate business and user requirements into effective system configurations, automations, and dashboards 
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation, blueprints, and standards 
  • Ensure platform stability, performance, and alignment with organizational goals 

Integration and Automation 

  • Integrate Atlassian tools with enterprise platforms including M365, CI/CD pipelines, and other business systems 
  • Build and maintain automation solutions using native Atlassian tools, APIs, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, REST, etc.) 
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes through intelligent automation 
  • Support API development and maintenance for seamless cross-platform connectivity 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Partner with product owners, project managers, and technical leads to gather and refine system requirements 
  • Provide expert guidance on Atlassian capabilities, industry best practices, and governance frameworks 
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
  • Act as a trusted advisor on platform strategy and continuous improvement initiatives 

Your profile 

Required Qualifications 

  • Proven experience administering and configuring Atlassian products (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence) 
  • Strong understanding of workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, and automation rules 
  • Demonstrated experience integrating Atlassian with external tools and platforms using APIs and scripts 
  • Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, including identity management, change control, and governance 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
  • Ability to think systematically and balance technical precision with user experience 

Desirable Skills 

  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Groovy) 
  • Knowledge of ITIL, ITSM frameworks, or Agile methodologies 
  • Atlassian certifications (ACP-100, ACP-200, or equivalent) 
  • Experience with version control, CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices 
  • Understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and data protection requirements 

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