Kforce has a client in Lehi, UT that is seeking a Jira Administrator
Responsibilities:
Administer and configure Atlassian tools such as Jira Software, Jira Work Management, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Status Page, Jira Product Discovery, and Atlas, aligning with agile best practices
Support teams in two-week sprints by customizing Jira workflows, boards, plans, and dashboards to track goals and progress
Manage user accounts, permissions, roles, and group configurations to ensure efficiency and proper access control
Customize Jira workflows, fields, permissions, and notifications to meet team needs and ensure smooth sprint operations
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Atlassian tools, providing timely support to ensure teams operate seamlessly throughout sprint cycles
Collaborate with scrum teams to design and maintain dashboards, reports, and filters to monitor sprint progress and team performance
Integrate Jira with other project management tools and third-party systems to streamline workflows for development and product teams
Stay updated on Atlassian product features, recommending tools that can enhance sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives
Manage and configure project workflows and automations to improve overall team efficiency
Customizing agile boards, sprint planning, backlog management, and generating reports on team velocity and burndown charts
Configuring request types and SLAs to sync service requests with sprint timelines
Managing spaces, permissions, and templates for sprint documentation, retrospectives, and collaborative work
Supporting product teams by integrating discovery processes with agile workflows
Communicating incidents and downtimes to reduce disruption during sprints
Connecting Jira with DevOps tools, communication platforms, and other systems to promote agile collaboration
Managing software components and services, ensuring streamlined tracking within sprint cycles
REQUIREMENTS:
2-3 years of experience in administering and configuring Jira Software, Jira Work Management, Jira Service Management, and Confluence in an agile setting
Strong knowledge of agile methodologies with experience in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Expertise in configuring Jira boards, workflows, and dashboards for teams working in two-week sprint cycles
Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues to ensure minimal downtime and team productivity
Preferred Skills:
Atlassian certifications (e.g., Jira Administrator, Jira Service Management)
Experience with Atlas and Compass in agile environments
Familiarity with Jira Product Discovery
Experience with automation tools like Automation for Jira or scripting with ScriptRunner to streamline sprint-related processes
Experience managing Atlassian tools in cloud environments
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.