Brief Synopsis – SBC Innovations is on the lookout for a talented Jira Engineer to join our IT department and support our esteemed Government Partner. As our new Jira specialist, you’ll take charge of fine-tuning, overseeing, and enhancing our Jira ecosystem to meet diverse project management and workflow requirements. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Jira’s functionalities and the ability to customize the platform to address our teams’ specific needs.
Are you a Jira enthusiast ready to take on a new challenge?
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain Jira projects, workflows, permission schemes, and notifications.
- Develop custom Jira plugins and scripts using Groovy or other scripting languages.
- Integrate Jira with other tools and systems (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket, CI/CD tools).
- Provide support and training to end-users on Jira functionalities and best practices.
- Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.
- Perform regular system audits and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Develop and maintain documentation for Jira configurations and procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Jira and its integrations.
- Stay current with Jira updates, new features, and industry trends to continuously improve our Jira environment.
- Configure and manage Confluence spaces, pages, and permissions.
- Integrate Confluence with Jira and other tools to enhance collaboration and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (as a Jira Administrator or Jira Engineer).
- Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language)
- Proficiency in configuring Jira projects, workflows, and schemes.
- Experience with Jira plugin development and scripting (e.g., Groovy, Python, or Java).
- Familiarity with integrating Jira with other tools and systems.
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Jira Administrator certification.
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud and Data Center environments.
- Knowledge of other Atlassian tools like Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.
- Experience with database management and SQL.
- Understanding of ITSM and ITIL practices. Feel free to adjust any details to better suit your specific requirements.
Security Requirements:
- All personnel, including the support required by this initiative, must be United States Citizens, and must meet the DOJ (Department of Justice) Residency Requirement. The minimum investigation required is to be cleared for a US Government Security Eligible Public Trust clearance.
- Many positions may require up to a top-secret clearance.
Equipment furnished: The government/client will provide equipment to complete the job.
Period of Performance – Immediate Hire, 100% Remote.
SBC Innovations is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of SBC Innovations.
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