Jira Administrator (Automation, Scripting & Agentic AI)
American IT Systems
Atlanta, GA, United States
2 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$101,920.0 - $138,320.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Agile Methodology
Artificial Intelligence
JIRA
Cloud Computing
Github
Groovy
Python (Programming Language)
Systems Integration
Toolchain
Workflow Management Systems
Enterprise Data Management
Jama (Software)
+8 more
Scripting
Large Language Models
Multi-Agent Systems
Prompt Engineering
Kubernetes
Virtual Agents
Restful APIs
Servicenow
Job description
- Manage and evolve Jira Cloud configurations (projects, workflows, schemes, permissions, automation rules)
- Ensure platform scalability, governance, and alignment with enterprise operating models
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Workflow Design & Automation
- Design and implement end-to-end workflows aligned to intake, triage, delivery, and reporting
- 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:
- ScriptRunner (Groovy)
- REST APIs (Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow, etc.)
- 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:
- Intelligent triage assignment
- Automated work classification and routing
- Context-aware recommendations (priority, ownership, dependency mapping)
- Partner with AI teams to operationalize agent-based automation within Jira workflows
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Jira Administrator (Cloud preferred)
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Deep expertise in:
- Workflow configuration, schemes, and permissions
- Jira Automation / Automation for Jira
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Strong scripting experience:
- Groovy (ScriptRunner), Python, or similar
- REST API integrations
- Experience with toolchain integrations (e.g., GitHub, CI/CD systems)
- Proven ability to manage multi-team / multi-org Jira environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience implementing AI-driven workflow automation
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Familiarity with:
- Agentic AI concepts (autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks, LLM integration)
- Prompt engineering or AI workflow design
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Exposure to:
- Large-scale software delivery environments (Agile / SAFe)
- Enterprise data models and taxonomy design
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