Location: Tampa,FL, USA
Title: Jira Administrator
Locations: Tampa-FL, Mesquite-TX, Advance-NC
Join The #1 Furniture Company-Join The #1 Furniture Brand
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry's broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.
Join our team and utilize leading-edge technology to configure, develop, deliver, and support applications for our business in areas such as Wholesale, Retail, and Digital Commerce and you will be part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for rapidly growing business needs.
Our IT team combines a highly skilled workforce, the most advanced equipment available, and incredible computer optimization to create one of the most agile operations in the industry!
Summary
The Jira Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's Jira instance(s) and related Atlassian products.
This role combines technical expertise with business process understanding to ensure Jira serves as an effective tool for project management, workflow automation, and team collaboration.
The position requires hands-on configuration, customization, and support while working closely with various departments to implement and improve business processes.
Primary Job Functions
Manage and maintain Jira instance(s) including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patches
Design, implement, and optimize Jira workflows, screens, custom fields, and automation rules to meet business requirements
Configure and manage user access, permissions, and security schemes ensuring proper data protection and compliance
Develop and maintain custom dashboards, reports, and metrics to provide meaningful insights to stakeholders
Integrate Jira with other business systems and Atlassian products through code-developed integrations
Provide technical support and problem resolution for Jira-related issues
Train and support end users on Jira functionality and best practices
Manage and maintain Jira add-ons/apps, evaluating new ones as needed
Document all configurations, processes, and procedures related to Jira administration
Monitor system performance and implement optimization measures as needed
Lead projects to implement new Jira functionalities or integrate with other systems
Help build and manage automation for continued growth and usage of Jira.
Manage backup and recovery procedures for Jira data
Stay current with Atlassian product updates and industry best practices
Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field – or equivalent experience
Experience:
3+ years' experience administering Jira in an enterprise environment
Proven experience with Jira configuration, customization, and workflow design
Strong understanding of Jira administration best practices
Experience with Atlassian APIs and integration capabilities
Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages
ITIL knowledge and experience
Experience with other Atlassian products, and Github or ADO
Scripting/programming experience (.net, Python, etc.)
Experience with REST APIs and web technologies
Licenses or Certifications :
Atlassian certifications (Jira Administrator, etc.)
Any PM/Scrum-master-like certification, or good knowledge of Project Management workflows, as well as Software Development workflows
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
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We are an equal-opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.