Jira Architect

Tata Technologies; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking an experienced Jira Administrator to manage and optimise Jira environments across Server, Data Center, and Cloud. You will standardise configurations, govern projects, and drive platform efficiency through automation and reporting.

You will collaborate with international clients, support enterprise-scale Jira deployments, and lead harmonisation initiatives to ensure consistent practices across multiple Jira instances.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Atlassian Jira Administration (Server, Data Center, Cloud) and related platforms.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support Jira Server/Data Center environments including health monitoring.
• Create and manage Jira Projects, Schemes, Workflows, Screens, Fields, Permissions, Notifications, and project templates/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Jira solutions aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Standardise Jira configurations, workflows, schemes, and governance across multiple instances.
• Lead Jira harmonisation initiatives to establish common ways of working and reporting structures.
• Conduct current state assessments and identify opportunities for platform simplification and consolidation.
• Define target-state Jira operating models and implementation approaches.
• Create automation using ScriptRunner listeners, services, scheduled jobs, and custom scripts.

Skills

Jira Administration

Jira Server/Data Center

Jira Cloud

Groovy ScriptRunner

Jira REST API

Workflow modelling

Dashboards & reports

JQL & advanced filters

Automation & integrations

Governance & standards

Tools

Confluence

Atlassian tools suite

Job description

Exposure: Strong experience in Atlassian Jira Administration, Jira platform implementation, Jira Server/Data Center installation and maintenance, Project configurations, Workflow modelling, Blueprint/Template creation, Jira REST API automations, and Groovy ScriptRunner customization.

Experience working with international clients, supporting enterprise-scale Jira environments and driving standardisation across multiple Jira instances.

• Strong hands-on experience in Atlassian Jira Administration (Server, Data Center, Cloud)
• Install, configure, maintain, and support Jira Server/Data Center environments
• Perform Jira platform setup, implementation, upgrades, maintenance, backup, restore, and health monitoring activities
• Create and manage Jira Projects, Schemes, Workflows, Screens, Fields, Permissions, Notifications, and project templates/blueprints
• Design and implement scalable Jira solutions aligned with business and operational requirements
• Standardise Jira configurations, workflows, schemes, and governance processes across multiple Jira instances
• Lead Jira harmonisation initiatives to establish common ways of working, shared templates, and consistent reporting structures
• Conduct current state assessments and identify opportunities for platform simplification and consolidation
• Define target-state Jira operating models and implementation approaches
• Customize workflows including post-functions, validators, conditions, and transitions
• Create JQL queries, advanced filters, dashboards, and custom reports
• Define and maintain Jira governance standards, naming conventions, configuration guidelines, and best practices
• Expertise in migrating Jira projects, workflows, configurations, and users across Jira Server, Data Center, and Cloud environments
• Support Jira platform consolidation and migration activities across multiple business areas
• Serve as the Jira SME—resolve user queries, prepare documentation, and deliver user training
• Administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, and associated Atlassian applications
• Strong hands-on scripting using Groovy and ScriptRunner
• Administrative activities
• Data validation
• Bulk updates
• Governance checks
• Reporting support
• Implement REST API-based integrations and automation
• Integrate Jira with external systems using Jira REST APIs
• Create automation using ScriptRunner listeners, services, scheduled jobs, custom scripts, and workflow functions
• Support data migration, configuration migration, and cross-instance alignment activities
• Configure and support multiple Scrum and Kanban boards across Agile delivery teams
• Strong understanding of Agile, SAFe, LeSS, and sprint/PI planning workflows
• Maintain platform governance, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of Jira data models, workflow design, permission models, security models, and project setup best practices
• Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, gap analysis, and provide practical implementation recommendations