Jira Productivity Analyst - remote

Sowelo Consulting; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech entity is seeking a Jira Productivity Analyst in London to analyze engineering performance using data from Jira and other systems. The ideal candidate will have strong data analytics skills, proficiency in SQL, and experience with tools like Jira and GitLab. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant work culture with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Innovative work culture

Opportunities for professional advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or engineering performance analysis roles.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, GitLab, Confluence, and time-tracking systems.
• Strong command of SQL and experience with BI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering time logs in relation to Jira velocity.
• Monitor effort versus delivery comparing logged hours against actual output.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks across teams to improve efficiency.
• Generate weekly reports to highlight performance discrepancies.
• Maintain performance dashboards and configure anomaly alerts.
• Investigate incident logs to trace root causes.

Skills

Data analytics

Business intelligence (BI)

Engineering performance analysis

SQL

Looker

Power BI

Tableau

Agile software development

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Confluence

Timing

Harvest

Job description

Are you passionate about data analytics?

If so, we have a remarkable opportunity for you! Based in the vibrant city of Dubai, but with the flexibility of a global reach, our client is a leading entity specialized in FinTech solutions and pioneering technology.

We are looking for a Jira Productivity Analyst that can produce weekly insights into team productivity by distinguishing genuine contribution using data from Jira, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Timing, and other relevant systems.

What your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze engineering time logs in relation to Jira velocity (story points completed per sprint).
• Monitor effort versus delivery by comparing logged hours (via Timing, GitLab, and Jira) against actual output.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks across teams and products to improve efficiency.
• Generate weekly reports highlighting underperformance, overengineering, and velocity discrepancies.
• Maintain performance dashboards and configure alerts for detecting anomalies.
• Investigate incident logs and trace root causes back to specific engineering workflows.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence (BI), or engineering performance analysis roles.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, GitLab, Confluence, and time-tracking systems (e.g., Timing, Harvest).
• Strong command of SQL and experience with BI platforms such as Looker, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Background in SaaS, Agile software development environments, or technology-focused FP&A is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Joining us means you'll enjoy:

• A vibrant and innovative work culture encouraging creativity and teamwork.
• Vast opportunities for professional advancement and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work arrangements and the potential for international work exposure.
• permanent contract or B2B contract

Sounds interesting? Send us your CV by applying to this page!

The provision of personal data by you is fully voluntary and the basis for their processing is your consent. We have prepared some necessary information, you can find in document: "Information regarding the processing of your personal data". There you will find how your Personal Data is being processed and what your rights are in connection to this.

The personal data will be processed by Sowelo Consulting spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa with its registered seat in Cracow (Limited Partnership) registered in National Court Register (KRS) under no. 0000680493, Sowelo Consulting spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (LLC) with its registered seat in Cracow registered in National Court Register (KRS) under no. 0000671136, our Employees and Subcontractors (jointly referred to as the Company).

Sowelo Consulting sp. z o.o. sp. k. is entered in the register of employment agencies under the number: 17107

IT Recruitment Poland | Executive Search | Recruitment Process Outsourcing