it administrator

it administrator Edinburgh, Scotland

Build a Rocket Boy
Full Time Edinburgh, Scotland 59787 - 24000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Overview

The Jira Administrator is responsible for the configuration, customization, and administration of the Jira project management tool within an organization. They play a critical role in supporting the effective use of Jira by project teams, ensuring smooth operations, and optimizing the tool's functionality to meet the organization's needs.

Responsibilities

Jira Configuration and Customization:

Customize Jira workflows, screens, fields, and issue types to align with project management processes and best practices.

Implement and maintain Jira plugins, add-ons, and integrations to enhance Jira's capabilities and meet specific requirements.

User Management and Support:

Create and manage Jira user accounts, groups, and permissions based on project roles and responsibilities.

Provide user support and training to project teams, assisting with Jira usage, issue tracking, and reporting.

Troubleshoot user issues, resolve problems, and escalate to appropriate teams when needed.

System Administration:

Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backups, upgrades, and patches, to ensure Jira's stability and security.

Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize Jira's configuration and infrastructure.

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Jira with other systems, such as source code repositories, testing tools, and continuous integration environments.

Process Improvement and Best Practices:

Stay up to date with Jira's latest features, functionalities, and industry best practices.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to optimize Jira's usage across the organization.

Develop and maintain Jira administration documentation, guidelines, and best practice resources.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and configure Jira accordingly.

Act as a liaison between project teams and IT departments, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on Jira usage, system performance, and improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience as a Jira Administrator or similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of Jira administration, configuration, and customization.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and related concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with other Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket) is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications such as Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (ACP-JA) are highly desirable.


Our Global Benefits & Perks

  • Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
  • £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
  • Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
  • Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
  • Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
  • Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
  • Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
  • New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
  • Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
  • Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
  • Socials office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
  • And even more benefits based on your location!


If you're based in the UK

  • 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
  • Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
  • Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
  • Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
  • Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
  • Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
  • Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About us

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.

If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.

it administrator
Build a Rocket Boy

https://www.buildarocketboy.com/
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Leslie Benzies
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
Culture & Entertainment
2016
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