Jira Administrator

We are looking for anExpert Jira Administratorto lead the end-to-end implementation of a Jira environment for one of our clients. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role for someone who can translate functional requirements into scalable Jira solutions while recommending best practices and mentoring the client’s Scrum Master.

What you’ll do

• Build and configure a complete Jira environment from scratch.

• Design workflows, permissions, screen schemes, timesheets, dashboards, and reporting.

• Translate business requirements into practical and scalable Jira solutions.

• Proactively challenge requirements and recommend better approaches when needed.

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and provide real-time guidance.

• Mentor the client’s Scrum Master on Jira administration and Agile/Scrum best practices.

• Provide clear progress updates and communicate directly with client stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of hands-on Jira administration experience.

• 4+ years of professional Scrum experience.

• Proven experience building or significantly redesigning Jira environments end to end.

• Strong knowledge of workflows, permissions, screen schemes, time tracking, and reporting.

• Advanced English proficiency—C1 or higher.

• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and serve as a consultative expert, not only as an order taker.

• Experience teaching or mentoring others on Jira and Scrum processes.

Nice to have

• Experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager.

• Experience with Confluence and Tempo Timesheets.

• Spanish proficiency.

Engagement details

• Location:Remote within Latin America; candidates based in Monterrey, Mexico, are preferred.

• Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Contract:Independent contractor.

• Initial engagement:2–3 months, with the possibility of extension or reassignment.

• Equipment:Provided by Jobsity.

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