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Administer the JIRA instances on a day to day basis including performance tuning/scaling the instances. Create complex JIRA workflows including project workflows, screen schemes, permission scheme ...

We are seeking an experienced JIRA Administrator with a strong focus on Jira Service Management (JSM) to support and enhance our IT service management (ITSM) processes. The ideal candidate will be ...

Jira Admin Location: San Francisco, CA Duration: 12 Months Client: SAP * Installing, configuring, maintaining, administering, and enhancing JIRA Core, JIRA Software, Confluence, JIRA Service Desk ...

We are seeking a Senior Jira & Jira Align Administrator to own and evolve our Atlassian ecosystem end-to-end-including Jira Software, Jira Service Management (JSM), Confluence, and Jira Align. This ...

We are seeking a Senior Jira & Jira Align Administrator to own and evolve our Atlassian ecosystem end-to-end-including Jira Software, Jira Service Management (JSM), Confluence, and Jira Align. This ...

Jira Admin Location: San Francisco, CA Duration: 12 Months Client: SAP * Installing, configuring, maintaining, administering, and enhancing JIRA Core, JIRA Software, Confluence, JIRA Service Desk ...

Company Description Thanks Karthik Krg Tech Inc 661 367 8000 * 252 Experience in JIRA & Confluence administration and a Subject matter expert involving creation and management of custom, complex ...

The JIRA Administrator will be configuring and maintaining JIRA dashboards and workflows to streamline cloud systems deployment and management. As the JIRA Administrator , you will: * Analyze ...

JIRA Administrator

VA · On-site +1

SOSi is seeking a JIRA Administrator to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances ...

JIRA Administrator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

\n \n \n \n \n Gather requirements for business processes, and determine ways to optimize\/improve JIRA\/Confluence\/BitBucket build and configure \n \n \n \n \n \n Provide application support for ...

Job Title JIRA Administrator Location Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary) Category Intelligence Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Security Clearance Required None ...

Groovy, Python, Shell scripting Configure and maintain multiple JIRA projects, project workflows, schemes, project and portfolio settings, user groups, roles, and reports. Bitbucket/Artifactory ...

JIRA Admin Location: Dallas TX Duration: Long Term Position Type: Contract - We need to identify a resource to help us configure JIRA for GWS. Someone who is familiar with the JIRA product, has a ...

Groovy, Python, Shell scripting Configure and maintain multiple JIRA projects, project workflows, schemes, project and portfolio settings, user groups, roles, and reports. Bitbucket/Artifactory ...

GCyber is seeking a JIRA Administrator to support a high profile DISA customer in their mission to improve collaboration and information sharing between defense and intelligence organizations. The ...

Installing, configuring, maintaining, administering, and enhancing JIRA Core, JIRA Software, Confluence, JIRA Service Management, and key 3rd party add-ons * Helping guide the configuration and ...

Jira Admin Location: SFO, CA Duration: 6 months GC or Citizens only 1 2+ year of Jira Systems Admin 2 good understanding of Linux and networking 3 good comm/customer facing skills What you'll do: • ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for jira in the United States is $48.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.17 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Jira?

A Jira job typically refers to a role that involves managing, configuring, or using Jira, a popular project management and issue-tracking tool developed by Atlassian. Professionals in these roles may work as Jira Administrators, Jira Analysts, or Jira Developers, focusing on workflow customization, automation, and system integrations. They support teams in tracking tasks, managing Agile projects, and ensuring smooth collaboration within organizations.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Jira administrator?

As a Jira Administrator, your daily responsibilities often include configuring workflows, managing user permissions, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing plugin updates or integrations. You will regularly collaborate with project managers, software development teams, and IT staff to gather requirements and optimize Jira projects for team productivity. Additionally, you may be expected to provide end-user support, conduct training sessions, and maintain system documentation. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure the platform evolves alongside the organization’s processes and needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Jira position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Jira Administrator, you need strong expertise in project management processes, configuration of Jira software, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. Proficiency with Jira administration, Atlassian tools, scripting (such as Groovy), and relevant certifications like Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills help you collaborate and support diverse teams. These competencies ensure that Jira is optimized for workflow efficiency and meets the evolving needs of the organization.

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Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing plugins and gadgets that extend the capability of Jira.

Administer the JIRA instances on a day to day basis including performance tuning/scaling the instances.

Create complex JIRA workflows including project workflows, screen schemes, permission scheme and notification schemes in JIRA.

Communicate with the user community to understand the requirements and implement them.

Possess a strong knowledge of continuous integration.

Be self-motivated, positive and have the ability to work as part of a team as a strong team-player.

Demonstrate ability to handle multiple, complex technical projects simultaneously.

Ability to lead and provide technical assistance during major JIRA upgrades.

Must possess knowledge to do migrations to JIRA from other defect tracking systems.

Must possess knowledge to provide feedback and direction to teams requesting new features and process changes.

Skill-set required:

Experience in developing Atlassian JIRA plugins and gadgets using the Atlassian Plugin SDK 3.x

Ability to create complex JIRA workflows including project workflows, screen schemes, permission scheme and notification schemes in JIRA.

Strong work experience in Atlassian Tools Suite, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Ruby Scripting, Chef, Strong Linux skills, scripting knowledge

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About KRG Technologies

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KRG Technologies was founded with a simple motive of offering the clients exactly what they want, how they want and when they want. By leveraging for its clients its technological edge and right-sourcing advantage, KRG in a short period of time has grown to become one of the most trusted strategic technology partners. Treating every client as the top priority, we customize our solutions and services to align with the unique needs of each client. Headquartered in Valencia, California, KRG employs a unique global delivery platform to minister its offerings spanning from application development and maintenance to business process reengineering. With years of hands-on domain experience and international presence, we offer state-of-the-art solutions backed by our follow-the-sun service model in the most cost effective manner. We value our clientele for the trust reposed in us and our clientele admire us for our personalized approach and deep commitment to their success. Our biggest strength lies in technical expertise of our team and individual competency of our employees, which enables us to be the most befitting solution provider.

Industry

It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Valencia, CA, US

Year founded

2003

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