Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 53-55
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
JIRA
scriptrunner
Scrum
Kanban
Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Jira Engineer
Job Location: 100% Remote
Job Duration: 6+ Months
Interview: Virtual
Note: Only W2
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Engineer to support a large-scale agile transformation initiative within a leading banking organization. This remote contract role focuses on enhancing Jira configurations, automating workflows, and developing advanced dashboards to enable data-driven agile delivery across distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure and manage Jira projects, workflows, fields, screens, and permissions.
- Design dynamic dashboards using JQL and scripting tools (e.g., ScriptRunner).
- Translate Agile KPIs (velocity, throughput, lead time) into visual reports.
- Integrate Jira with tools such as Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and OpenShift.
- Support cross-functional teams by optimizing Jira usage for Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
- Identify inefficiencies in Jira configurations and recommend scalable solutions.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 7 years of hands-on Jira engineering experience.
- Expertise in JQL and Jira dashboard/reporting configurations.
- Proficient with ScriptRunner, Jira Automation, or equivalent plugins.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
- Prior experience in banking or large enterprise environments.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement in distributed setups.
Nice to Have:
- Jira plugin development experience.
- Agile tool migration expertise.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
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