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REQUIRED TO WORK ONSITE in Fort Collins, CO 80528 

 REQUIRED TO WORK ONSITE in Fort Collins, CO 80528 

Open to USC or GC Holder only

Open to USC or GC Holder only

We are looking for dedicated Jira Administrator and Process Specialist in Fort Collins Colorado 80528  offering $38-$44/hr pay for a 1-year contract duration . The job involves administering Jira, customizing Jira workflows, implementing Jira customizations, and integrating Jira with other tools and systems . This position requires p roven experience as a Jira Administrator or similar role, with strong knowledge of Jira administration, customization, and integrations. Must have experience with Jira add-ons and plugins , scripting and querying languages - APPLY NOW!

Overview:

Seeking a Jira Administrator and Process Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for administering Jira, customizing Jira workflows, implementing Jira customizations, and integrating Jira with other tools and systems. Additionally, the role will provide guidance on process development, ensuring the team utilizes Jira and other processes efficiently to support our agile methodologies and project management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Jira, including user management, permission schemes, and system configurations.
• Customize Jira workflows, screens, fields, and issue types to meet the needs of different teams and projects.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts, plugins, and automation within Jira to improve efficiency and support complex workflows.
• Integrate Jira with other tools and systems (e.g., Confluence, SmartSheets, Bitbucket, Slack, CI/CD tools) to streamline processes and enhance collaboration.
• Develop and maintain Jira boards to track project issues, cost management, and change management
• Work with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and marketing teams, to align tools with business and engineering objectives and processes.
• Provide support and training to team members on Jira usage, best practices, and new features.
• Develop and maintain documented training material to enable self-guided learning amongst team
• Work with stakeholders to analyze business requirements and translate them into tool (e.g., Jira) customizations and process improvements.
• Develop and document Jira-related processes and guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure a high level of uptime and reliability.
• Stay up to date with the latest tool (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SmartSheets) features, updates, and best practices, and proactively recommend improvements to optimize our use of the platform.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Jira Administrator or similar role, with strong knowledge of Jira administration, customization, and integrations.
• Experience with Jira add-ons and plugins (e.g., ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, Portfolio for Jira).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience supporting Agile teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Familiarity with integrating Jira with other tools and systems using APIs or middleware.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in process development and documentation.
• Certification in Jira Administration (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator) is a plus.
• Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of other Atlassian products such as Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.
• Experience with scripting and querying languages (e.g., Groovy, JavaScript, SQL, JQL) and REST APIs.
• Project management or business analysis experience.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! 

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

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