Jira Administrator

We are looking for an Expert Jira Administrator to lead the end-to-end implementation of a Jira environment for one of our clients. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role for someone who can translate functional requirements into scalable Jira solutions while recommending best practices and mentoring the client’s Scrum Master. What you’ll do • Build and configure a complete Jira environment from scratch. • Design workflows, permissions, screen schemes, timesheets, dashboards, and reporting. • Translate business requirements into practical and scalable Jira solutions. • Proactively challenge requirements and recommend better approaches when needed. • Participate in Scrum ceremonies and provide real-time guidance. • Mentor the client’s Scrum Master on Jira administration and Agile/Scrum best practices. • Provide clear progress updates and communicate directly with client stakeholders. What we’re looking for • 5+ years of hands-on Jira administration experience. • 4+ years of professional Scrum experience. • Proven experience building or significantly redesigning Jira environments end to end. • Strong knowledge of workflows, permissions, screen schemes, time tracking, and reporting. • Advanced English proficiency—C1 or higher. • Strong communication, critical-thinking, and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to work independently and serve as a consultative expert, not only as an order taker. • Experience teaching or mentoring others on Jira and Scrum processes. Nice to have • Experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager. • Experience with Confluence and Tempo Timesheets. • Spanish proficiency. Engagement details • Location: Remote within Latin America; candidates based in Monterrey, Mexico, are preferred. • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Contract: Independent contractor. • Initial engagement: 2–3 months, with the possibility of extension or reassignment. • Equipment: Provided by Jobsity . Originally posted on Himalayas