JIRA Expert – Atlassian Ecosystem Specialist

Remote Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a JIRA Expert to support financial and tech teams, initially working remotely in South Africa with a future relocation opportunity to Málaga, Spain. The ideal candidate has expertise in JIRA and Confluence, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent English proficiency. This unique role offers competitive daily rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in JIRA and Confluence administration.
• Hands-on experience across the broader Atlassian suite.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
• Reliable laptop and internet connection is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimise, and maintain JIRA and Confluence environments.
• Support cross-functional teams in using Atlassian tools effectively.
• Automate workflows, create dashboards, and develop templates.
• Provide user training and troubleshooting.

Skills

JIRA administration

Confluence administration

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

English proficiency

Tools

Atlassian suite

ROVO

Job description

JIRA Expert – Atlassian Ecosystem Specialist

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain
Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)
Salary Expectations:

3 years Experience – R4500 per day

4-5 years Experience – R5700 to R6800 per day(dependant on experience)

6+ years Experience – R7000 + per day

Job Overview

We’re seeking a JIRA/Confluence specialist with deep knowledge of the Atlassian ecosystem to support financial and tech teams. This is a unique relocation opportunity for South African professionals to join a forward-thinking organisation in Spain while starting remotely.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimise, and maintain JIRA and Confluence environments
• Support cross-functional teams in using Atlassian tools effectively
• Automate workflows, create dashboards, and develop templates
• Provide user training and troubleshooting
• Integrate advanced plugins, tools, and AI solutions

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in JIRA and Confluence administration
• Hands-on experience across the broader Atlassian suite
• Familiarity with ROVO and AI agents (a plus)
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills
• Reliable laptop and internet connection
• Strong verbal and written English proficiency