Senior Jira Software Engineer

Canonical; Málaga; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Jira Software Engineer to manage their Atlassian stack. This role involves administration, configuration, and automation responsibilities, enabling teams to leverage Jira effectively. Candidates should possess strong academic records and experience with Jira, along with proficiency in Python and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a remote-first work environment with competitive benefits.

Servicios

Performance Bonuses

USD 2,000 Annual Learning Budget

Recognition Rewards

Holiday Leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Opportunities

Travel Perks for Company Events

Formación

• Experience as an administrator in Atlassian Jira ecosystem.
• Strong academic record from high school and university.

Responsabilidades

• Managing the entire Atlassian Cloud ecosystem at Canonical.
• Designing and implementing processes and automation in Jira.
• Creating analytical dashboards for stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal Skills

Curiosity

Flexibility

Accountability

Collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma

University Degree

Herramientas

Atlassian Jira

Python

Descripción del empleo

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Jira Software Engineer to manage the Atlassian stack at Canonical, including administration, configuration, automation, and integration responsibilities. We value high engineering standards, rigorous documentation, and effective stakeholder management. Our goal is to enable engineering and business teams to leverage Jira effectively, work on challenging projects, and make data-driven decisions.

This role is part of the Commercial Systems team, which integrates business systems to ensure reliable data flows and automate processes across the company. We work with various systems, including SaaS solutions like Jira, Salesforce, NetSuite, Greenhouse, GSuite, and others, using tools like Python, Go, Airbyte, and Temporal to improve data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Location: This role can be based anywhere in EMEA time zones.

The role entails

• Managing the entire Atlassian Cloud ecosystem at Canonical
• Designing, documenting, and implementing processes and automation in Jira
• Designing, documenting, and implementing integrations between Jira and data warehouses
• Creating analytical dashboards for stakeholders to enable data-driven decisions
• Developing scalable learning resources
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, and support teams globally
• Taking ownership of critical escalations and resolving them promptly

What we are looking for in you

• Strong academic record from high school and university
• Experience with Atlassian Jira and its ecosystem as an administrator
• Understanding of Jira usage patterns across technical and non-technical teams
• Proficiency in Python development
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to collaborate remotely with diverse teams, remaining motivated and organized
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills

• Knowledge of process architecture
• Experience with complex cross-project automation

What we offer colleagues

We consider location, experience, and performance in our compensation packages, revisited annually. Benefits include performance bonuses, a USD 2,000 annual learning budget, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, and travel perks for company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first work environment. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All applications are given fair consideration regardless of background or identity.