Jira Developer & Administrator

Ignite Digital Federal Services; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,750 - 109,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt project exposure

Community engagement

Job summary

Ignite Digital in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced Jira Developer/Administrator to configure, maintain, and support Atlassian tools to improve team collaboration and efficiency.

You will customize Jira workflows, automate rules, assist with migrations, and manage user access while producing dashboards and reports for stakeholders. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Jira (Cloud or Datacenter) and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Basic knowledge of data migration techniques.
• Ability to configure Jira automation rules.
• Understanding of user/group/permission management.
• Experience building dashboards and reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Desirable Atlassian certifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and support Jira/Confluence to help teams work efficiently.
• Assist with Jira project setup, workflows, screens and schemes.
• Support data migrations and environment transitions with quality checks.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security guidelines.
• Create dashboards and reports for stakeholders and leadership.
• Document configurations and share best practices with the team.

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jira Automation

JQL

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

As a Jira Developer/Administrator, you will configure, maintain, and support Atlassian tools to help teams work more effectively. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, implement configurations, and ensure reliable day-to-day operation of Jira and Confluence. You'll also support automation, reporting, and user management to improve efficiency and adoption across the organization.

System Configuration:

• Support Jira project setup and configuration for new and existing teams
• Customize Jira workflows, screens, fields, issue types, and schemes with guidance from senior admins or architects
• Assist with performance troubleshooting and coordinate with vendors as needed
• Recommend and implement straightforward automations to improve efficiency
• Research and install plugins under the direction of senior team members

Data Migrations:

• Assist with project migrations within a Jira instance
• Support data migration activities between environments under the guidance of senior admins
• Follow defined data transformation processes and quality checks
• Participate in testing and validation of migrated data

User Management, Support & Security:

• Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions according to established security guidelines
• Conduct basic training sessions and maintain user documentation
• Respond to Jira/Confluence support requests, escalating complex issues when necessary
• Communicate system updates or changes to users

Backup and Recovery:

• Follow established backup and recovery processes for Jira/Confluence
• Assist with documentation of procedures and escalation of issues

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Document configurations and changes
• Contribute to knowledge base articles and FAQs
• Share best practices with peers and end users

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current on Jira features and updates
• Suggest improvements to workflows or configurations
• Collect user feedback to recommend enhancements to senior team members

Project Management:

• Assist with tool-related project tasks such as backlog setup, reporting, and configuration support
• Provide input on timelines and requirements but not own project schedules
• Create dashboards and status reports for stakeholders when requested
• Escalate blockers or risks to senior admins or project leads

Desired Skills:

• Experience administering Jira (Cloud or Datacenter) and Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Basic knowledge of data migration techniques
• Ability to configure Jira automation rules
• Understanding of user/group/permission management
• Experience building dashboards and reports
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Familiarity with JQL and scripting is a plus but not required
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn and grow.
• Desired Certifications
  • Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (Cloud or Server/Datacenter), Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent), ITIL or other relevant certifications

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite/base

Salary: $95k+ to align with experience and education

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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