Jira Administrator

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