Remote Jira Administrator
Description
Remote Jira Administrator
Transform the Way Teams Work—From Anywhere
Imagine helping teams around the world collaborate smarter, solve problems faster, and keep projects on track—no matter where you’re based. As a Remote Jira Administrator, you’ll be at the center of it all, turning complex processes into smooth workflows and helping every team member do their best work. If you’re motivated by challenges and love seeing the results of intelligent automation, you’ll find this role energizing and rewarding.
The Difference You’ll Make
We’re seeing projects move at record speed—delivery times have improved by 40% over the past year, thanks to digital tools and a commitment to working more effectively together. Our teams, spread across multiple time zones, rely on platforms that make agile work effortless and enable everyone’s voice to be heard. You’ll help refine these systems, making collaboration easy and giving each project a real boost.
What You’ll Do
Make Workflows Flow
- Tailor and adjust Atlassian tools so they fit the way teams work best
- Set up time-saving automation that lets people focus on meaningful tasks instead of repetitive clicks
- Connect Jira with tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and more for up-to-the-minute project updates
Keep Everything Running Smoothly
- Maintain our cloud and data center Jira setups to ensure everything is up to date and secure.
- Fine-tune access settings so sensitive info stays private and only the right people see the right things.
- Check in regularly on systems to ensure that security practices are being met and everything is running smoothly.
Turn Data Into Insights
- Build and refine dashboards so leaders always have a clear view of progress.
- Spot patterns in how teams use the system and find ways to make things easier or faster
- Help business intelligence teams connect Jira data to deeper analytics platforms.
Help Teams Succeed
- Create helpful guides and run virtual sessions to teach users at every skill level
- Quickly resolve issues or errors so no one is blocked from getting their work done
- Work hand-in-hand with engineers, product leads, and scrum masters to translate ideas into powerful Jira setups
Tools & Tech Stack
You’ll work with a modern suite, including:
- Atlassian platforms for organizing and tracking projects
- Marketplace apps (like ScriptRunner and Automation for Jira)
- Confluence for easy documentation and team sharing
- Version control with Bitbucket and GitHub
- CI/CD tools—Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab
- Visualization and analytics solutions for turning data into actionable insights
Who Thrives Here
Your Experience
- 3+ years managing Jira environments for distributed teams
- You’ve designed custom workflows, built automation, and solved issues for agile projects
- Comfortable integrating Jira with DevOps pipelines and reporting tools
- Know your way around APIs and can automate tasks using scripts (Groovy, Python, or Shell)
- A natural problem-solver who spots connections others miss, helping teams work smarter every day
- Can break down tech jargon into clear, helpful advice for teammates
Extra Credentials
- Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator is a big plus
- Familiarity with agile or Scrum frameworks stands out
How We Work
Our company runs on remote teamwork, curiosity, and open communication. You’ll be part of a crew that values learning and loves to experiment. Here’s what you’ll find:
- Slack, Confluence, and video chats for real-time updates and team sync
- Work-from-anywhere flexibility—choose your hours, set your own pace
- An open-minded team where new ideas and experiments are always encouraged
Grow With Us
We invest in you—whether you want to earn new certifications, attend conferences, or lead game-changing projects. Some recent wins:
- Rolled out next-gen agile boards for global teams
- Led workshops that made new processes click with users, raising adoption by 30%
- Automated reports that used to take hoursare , now done in minutes
Perks & Benefits
- $101,702 annual salary
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Home office upgrade allowance
- Stipend for professional growth—certifications, courses, events
- Flexible PTO—take the time you need
- Awards and bonuses for innovation and results
Ready to Make Your Mark?
Your work will fuel collaboration and unlock new potential for every team you touch. If you want to build solutions that matter and help teams succeed from anywhere, this is your chance.
Step up to a role where your expertise drives results—apply today and shape the future of remote teamwork!
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. How unpredictable is a typical day as a Remote Jira Administrator?
Let’s say: forget about routines. One morning you’re updating a workflow for the marketing crew, and by lunchtime you’re helping engineers track a bug that’s slowing down a release. Some days you’ll untangle integration hiccups (hello, Jenkins and Bitbucket not playing nice), other days you’re deep in the data—rebuilding dashboards because someone needs “just one more filter.” Coffee goes cold, to-do lists get longer, but there’s never a dull moment.
2. What’s the weirdest Jira problem you’ve solved lately?
A few weeks ago, a sprint board started rearranging itself—cards dancing around, columns vanishing. I spent half a day convinced it was a permissions bug. It turned out that a project lead had set up a rule that moved issues based on ticket comments that included certain emojis. No one saw that coming. Lesson learned: always ask about the emojis!
3. Do people notice your work, or do you only get called when something’s broken?
It’s a bit of both. The best feedback is silence—if Jira’s running smoothly, most folks get on with their day. But when an automation glitch blocks a product launch? Suddenly I’m everyone’s best friend. I still receive the occasional random thank-you GIF for fixing a stubborn permission issue, or a shout-out in a meeting when a new dashboard saves someone an hour of work. So yeah, your work makes waves—even if they’re sometimes invisible.
4. Is there room to grow, or does this job eventually feel like a loop?
You never stop learning. There’s always a new app in the Atlassian Marketplace or a script you haven’t tried. If you’re curious, you end up cross-training with other admins, building wild automations, or leading a session to help teammates master a tricky feature. Some weeks, I’m knee-deep in scripting; others, I’m coaching folks who swear they’re “not techy.” Growth here isn’t just possible—it’s constant.
5. What’s it really like to work on a team you’ve (mainly) never met in person?
Surprisingly fun. Slack channels are where work gets done, but also where random dog photos and late-night troubleshooting bonds happen. Some of my favorite moments are swapping quick fixes or sharing stories about Jira fails. We may be spread out, but there’s a shared sense of mission—and a lot of empathy when you’ve all been on the receiving end of “Why isn’t this showing up in my backlog?!” It’s not the same as an office, but in some ways, it’s better.
