Database Administration Professional

Trimble; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble in Chennai, India seeks a Senior Jira Cloud Administrator to lead enterprise Jira migrations, optimize cloud and data center environments, and ensure performance, security, and SOX alignment across thousands of users.

You will own end-to-end migrations, automate workflows with ScriptRunner and REST APIs, integrate with Bitbucket and Okta, and mentor teams while upholding best practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Jira Admin across Data Center and Cloud environments.
• Proven track record leading Jira DC to Jira Cloud migrations.
• Expert in workflows, schemes, Jira Automation, and access control.
• Experience with REST APIs and PostgreSQL fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Jira DC, Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management, and Bitbucket environments.
• Plan, build, and execute Jira DC to Jira Cloud migrations with runbooks and rollback plans.
• Develop automations and integrations using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
• Monitor performance, security, backups, and SOX compliance; document architecture and SOPs.

Skills

Jira Administration

Data Center

Jira Cloud

Okta integration

REST APIs

SQL PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Atlassian Certifications (preferred)

Tools

Jira Data Center

Jira Cloud

Jira Service Management

Bitbucket

Okta

Job description

Job Title: Senior Jira Cloud Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Jira Administrator and Migration Engineer to manage, scale, and optimize our enterprise Atlassian ecosystem. In this role, you will lead high-stakes Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migrations, streamline automated workflows, and maintain performance, security, and compliance across systems serving thousands of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Jira & Atlassian Systems Administration: Administer, configure, and optimize Jira Data Center, Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management, and Bitbucket environments. Manage project settings, custom workflows, issue types, screens, permission/notification schemes, dashboards, and Jira Automation rules.
• Cloud Migration Execution: Plan, build, and execute end-to-end migrations from Jira Data Center/Server to Jira Cloud using Atlassian migration tools (JCMA/CCMA). Create detailed migration runbooks, validation frameworks, and rollback plans while troubleshooting migration blockers.
• Integrations & Customization: Develop custom automations and integrations using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, and REST APIs. Integrate Jira with critical enterprise tools including Bitbucket, GitLab, SCCM, and Okta.
• System Performance & Security: Monitor system health, optimize indexes, tune database performance, and lead patching/upgrades. Implement robust backup/disaster recovery protocols and ensure compliance with security best practices and SOX auditing standards.
• Documentation & Process Excellence: Maintain technical architecture diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and migration strategies to support business continuity.

Requirements & Skills

• Must-Have: 5+ years of hands-on Jira Administration experience across both Data Center and Cloud environments.
• Proven track record leading enterprise Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migration projects.
• Expert knowledge of workflow/scheme configurations, Jira Automation, user access management, and Okta integration.
• Experience with REST API integrations and foundational SQL (PostgreSQL).

Preferred

• Advanced scripting skills using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands-on administration of Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, Linux environments, and AWS infrastructure.
• Deep experience managing multi-node Data Center deployments supporting 500 to 10,000+ users.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Atlassian Certifications (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator, Atlassian Cloud Administration, or Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialist) are highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Clear cross-functional communication and documentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to own initiatives independently while collaborating closely with DevOps, PMO, and business teams.

Join a Values-Driven Team

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit www.trimble.com.