Job Title - JIRA Admin
Career Level - C
We are looking for an experienced Jira Cloud Administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing, configuring, and optimizing our Jira Cloud instance to ensure that it aligns with our organization’s needs. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a deep understanding of Jira Cloud features, and the ability to manage complex configurations to streamline workflows and enhance team collaboration.
Administer, configure, and maintain the Jira Premium Cloud environment
Create and configure projects, workflows, issue types, and schemes to meet business requirements
Manage global permissions, project permissions, and access control to ensure secure and efficient usage
Customize fields, screen schemes, and issue screens to enhance user experience
Design, create, and optimize workflows and automation rules to ensure smooth issue tracking and project management
Create custom workflows that reflect business processes, optimizing team productivity
Configure and maintain boards (Scrum/Kanban) and backlogs for project management teams
Configure plans in Advanced Roadmaps across multiple projects in the same instance
Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and minimize human errors
Customize Jira Cloud through plugins and apps, managing installations and configurations as necessary
Develop and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and filters for various stakeholders to track project progress, KPIs, and other metrics
Provide insights based on Jira data to help teams improve their workflow and performance
Work closely with important stakeholders and other teams to understand their requirements and make necessary adjustments to the Jira environment
Stay current with Jira Cloud updates, new features, and functionality
Document system configurations, processes, and workflows for internal reference and knowledge sharing
Provide training and support for team members to ensure proper use of Jira Cloud and associated tools
Provide technical support to users for Jira-related issues, including permissions, workflows, and system configurations
Resolve escalated issues promptly, collaborating with the development or IT team when necessary
5+ years’ experience as a Jira Premium /Atlassian Administrator
JQL (Jira Query Language)
Jira Software (Cloud)
Jira Service Management
Confluence
Advanced Roadmaps configuration
Automation for JIRA
Tempo Timesheets
JXL Sheets
Python/Groovy scripting
Experience in tools like Snaplogic, Github
Experience in handling SQL database
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, you will be part of a team of specialists that is essential to our growth. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking in a creative yet rigorous environment. Our global network allows us to leverage diverse skills and expertise to find new solutions. We are committed to investing in your growth and development, keeping you ahead of your peers. Our workplace is dynamic, requiring agility and innovation. Here you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, society, and our planet.
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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.