Jira Administrator (Automation, Scripting & Agentic AI)
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Job description
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Manage and evolve Jira Cloud configurations (projects, workflows, schemes, permissions, automation rules)
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Ensure platform scalability, governance, and alignment with enterprise operating models
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Workflow Design & Automation
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Design and implement end-to-end workflows aligned to intake, triage, delivery, and reporting
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Build advanced automations to reduce manual intervention and improve cycle time
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Scripting & Integration
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Develop and maintain scripts using tools such as:
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ScriptRunner (Groovy)
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REST APIs (Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow, etc.)
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Enable integrations across toolchain (Jira GitHub, Jama, CRM, internal systems)
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Agentic AI Enablement
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Design and implement AI-assisted workflows and decision agents, including:
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Intelligent triage assignment
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Automated work classification and routing
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Context-aware recommendations (priority, ownership, dependency mapping)
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Partner with AI teams to operationalize agent-based automation within Jira workflows
Requirements
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10+ years of experience as a Jira Administrator (Cloud preferred)
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Deep expertise in:
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Workflow configuration, schemes, and permissions
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Jira Automation / Automation for Jira
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Strong scripting experience:
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Groovy (ScriptRunner), Python, or similar
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REST API integrations
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Experience with toolchain integrations (e.g., GitHub, CI/CD systems)
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Proven ability to manage multi-team / multi-org Jira environments
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience implementing AI-driven workflow automation
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Familiarity with:
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Agentic AI concepts (autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks, LLM integration)
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Prompt engineering or AI workflow design
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Exposure to:
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Large-scale software delivery environments (Agile / SAFe)
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Enterprise data models and taxonomy design