Talascend is currently seeking a Jira Architect for a W-2 contract position located in Foster City, California.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide strategic recommendations and thought leadership on Jira solutions, focusing on system design, optimization, workflows and automation capabilities.
- Assess and implement other tools to integrate with Jira (Google office products, Slack, Polarion and various plug-ins) for tracking and reporting.
- Create comprehensive implementation documentation for new Jira configurations and solutions.
- Conduct testing and demonstrations in the Jira development environment, collaborating with implementation teams to refine solutions before production deployment
- Design and document data migration strategies, including impact analysis on reporting and existing workflows
- Provide training and support to users, for any Jira related updates
- Partner with the central Jira admin team to ensure alignment with organization-wide standards and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related major OR equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree5+ years of experience in Jira administration and architectureStrong understanding of Jira configuration, workflows, and automation capabilitiesExperience in technical documentation and solution designProven track record of implementing complex Jira solutions in enterprise environmentsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Atlassian certificationsExperience with Jira integrations and API developmentKnowledge of automotive or aerospace industry processesExperience with change management and process improvementBackground in program management or business analysis