Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 18 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Agile
Analytics
Attention To Detail
Data Engineering
Data Manipulation
Data Analysis
IT Program Management
JIRA
KPI
Python
Program Management
ROOT
Reporting
Scripting
Tableau
Work In Process
Workflow
Dashboard
Data Visualization
JIRA Data Analyst
JIRA Analytics Engineer
Engineering Performance Analyst
Python Data Engineer
Job Details
We are seeking a data-driven, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative Engineering Metrics Analyst to strengthen visibility into engineering performance and promote best-in-class delivery practices. This role will focus on building Python-based metrics pipelines from JIRA, partnering closely with engineering leaders to interpret insights, and driving continuous improvement across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Python scripts to extract, transform, and visualize data from JIRA and other engineering tools.
- Build and manage metrics dashboards highlighting team velocity, cycle time, backlog health, work in progress, and other engineering KPIs.
- Partner with engineering leads to assess adherence to ways of working and identify root causes for deviations.
- Convert data insights into actionable recommendations that advance engineering efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate with program management and data engineering teams to align on metrics definitions, standards, and reporting frameworks.
- Support ad hoc analysis, provide data-driven insights, and contribute to quarterly business reviews with meaningful narratives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and reporting.
- Hands-on experience using JIRA APIs and developing custom reports or dashboards.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and modern engineering workflows.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially in cross-functional environments.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, etc.) is a plus.
- Background in technical program management, engineering operations, or data analytics preferred.
Preferred Attributes
- Analytical and curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Comfort working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity through data.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across engineering teams.
- Demonstrates learning agility and a growth-oriented mindset.
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