Infobahn Softworld Inc ยท 9 hours ago
Jira Admin
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expInfobahn Softworld Inc is seeking an exceptional Principal Jira Standardization Architect to lead the design and implementation of a standardized Jira environment on Jira Cloud. This role is critical for operational efficiency, focusing on governance and architectural design to simplify complex scheme structures for data migration and long-term maintainability.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Kanchana Mehta
Responsibilities
Design the target, simplified, and standardized architecture for all core Jira components (Issue Type Schemes, Workflow Schemes, Permission Schemes, Notification Schemes, and Field Configurations) that can support diverse organizational needs
Analyze the current 100+ schemes and propose a dramatically reduced set of standard reusable schemes (e.g., a target of 5-10 standardized schemes across the entire organization)
Conduct a deep analysis of 823 custom fields to identify redundancy, obsolete fields, and opportunities for reuse and consolidation. Design a strategy to reduce the overall custom field footprint
Define the policies, principles, and guardrails for the use and creation of new Jira schemes and custom fields post-migration to ensure the long-term health and governance of the Cloud instance
Rapidly assess and document the current, decentralized Jira Data Center/Server architecture, identifying pain points, interdependencies, and technical debt
Work with business and product leaders to map current functional requirements against the proposed standard target schemes, ensuring critical functionality is maintained or improved
Produce detailed analyses of the impact of scheme standardization on various user groups and existing automation/integrations
Provide expert architectural guidance to the core migration team, ensuring the designed target schemes are fully optimized for data transformation and the Cloud migration process
Design transformation rules and mappings for migrating existing project data (issues, fields, workflows) from the current disparate schemes into the new standardized schemes in Jira Cloud
Qualification
Required
10+ years of deep, hands-on experience as a Jira Administrator/Architect, with a proven track record of managing and transforming very large, complex enterprise instances (20,000+ users)
Mandatory expertise in designing and consolidating all Jira administrative schemes across multiple instances or organizational units
Deep understanding of the differences, limitations, and best practices of Jira Cloud vs. Data Center/Server, particularly regarding scheme management and customization
Proven ability to strategically reduce hundreds of custom fields into a manageable, reusable, and performant set
Exceptional ability to translate complex, inconsistent business processes into standardized, simple, and efficient Jira workflows
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical challenges and solutions to both technical and executive audiences
Preferred
Jira Administrator certifications (ACP-JA, ACP-JCA, or similar) are highly desirable
Company
Infobahn Softworld Inc
Infobahn Softworld is a staffing and recruiting company providing project and consultancy services.
1001-5000 employees
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