Jira JQL Integrations Developer

Integrations Developer: IV (Lead)

Location: US Remote

Fulltime

Description:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement complex Jira dashboards, leveraging JQL and scripting tools (e.g., ScriptRunner) for advanced reporting.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Engineers to automate workflows and optimize Jira usage across agile teams.
• Develop custom fields, filters, and views that reflect program-level delivery metrics (velocity, throughput, lead time).
• Support integration of Jira with other tools (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins).
• Translate business KPIs into visual reports and enable scalable tracking methods.
• Proactively identify and resolve inefficiencies within Jira board configurations or agile workflows.
  
  
  Required Experience & Skills:
• 5 7 years of professional experience in Jira engineering roles.
• Expertise in JQL (Jira Query Language) and advanced dashboard configurations.
• Hands-on experience with ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, or equivalent plugins.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe).
• Experience working in enterprise-scale banking or financial projects is a strong plus.
• Ability to interpret complex business requirements into technical Jira solutions.
  
  Core Requirements:
• 10 years of overall industry experience
• Strong Jira Expertise (Configuration & Administration)
• 5 7 years of hands-on experience configuring Jira projects, workflows, custom fields, screens, and permissions.
• Proficiency in JQL & Advanced Dashboards
• In-depth ability to write complex JQL queries and build dynamic dashboards that support Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, throughput, cycle time).
• Scripting Experience (ScriptRunner or Equivalent)
• Experience creating Jira automation, validators, conditions, and scripted fields using tools like ScriptRunner or Automation for Jira.
• Agile Methodology Understanding
• Solid grasp of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks, with a proven track record of supporting Agile delivery in Jira for cross-functional teams.
• Banking/Financial Domain Experience (Preferred)
• Prior exposure to Agile transformation or tracking in regulated, large-scale environments (e.g., banks or financial services firms).
  
  
  Advanced JQL & Scripting:
• Strong skills in JQL for reporting and dashboarding; proficient with ScriptRunner or Jira Automation for custom functions.
  
  
  Tool Integrations:
• Proven experience integrating Jira with GitHub, OpenShift (CaaS), Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Confluence to support CI/CD visibility.
  
  
  Agile Delivery Support:
• Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe frameworks; able to translate Agile metrics (velocity, lead time, burndown) into actionable dashboards.
  
  
  Banking/Enterprise Experience:
• Prior work in banking or regulated enterprises; comfortable aligning Jira structures with governance and compliance needs.
  
  
  Preferred Background:
• Degree in CS/IT, certifications like SAFe Agilist; strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement in distributed team setups.
  
  
  Nice to Have:
• Custom Jira Plugin Development
• Cross-Platform Agile Tool Migration Expertise