Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an well-experienced Jira Administrator to join our client’s expanding IT Build team in the Providence, RI area. This role focuses on Jira configuration, automation, integrations, workflow development, and supporting business operations. Jira and Atlassian experience are key skill sets that are required to be considered for this position. This is a hands-on admin role that works directly with stakeholders across the organization.

Job Title: Jira Administrator (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Providence, RI (4 days onsite, Friday remote)

Compensation: $45/hour (1099)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday WFH

Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months as a consultant → then transition to Full-Time)

Work Authorization: US. Citizen or Green Card holder (no exceptions)

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Atlassian Jira Software & Jira Service Management (Data Center)
• Extensive experience in performing Atlassian installations, migrations, plugin installations and upgrades
• Configure workflows, fields, screens, permissions, and security schemes
• Build Jira Automation rules and ScriptRunner (Groovy) scripts
• Support integrations through Jira REST APIs (Salesforce, IdentityNow, WordPress, Power BI, etc.)
• Manage performance, upgrades, add-ons, and system troubleshooting
• Work with business users to design Jira projects that match workflow needs
• Move configuration changes across SDLC environments (Dev → QA → Prod)
• Provide training and onboarding for Jira users
• Build JQL queries and deliver management-level reporting 

Qualifications

• 4+ years Jira Administration experience (preferably Data Center edition)
• Strong workflow, permissions, screens, and scheme configuration experience
• Experience with Jira Automation & ScriptRunner scripting
• Familiarity with Jira REST APIs and UI customization (HTML/JS/CSS)
• Confluence administration experience a plus
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail

If you are a Jira Admin who enjoys building clean workflows, improving processes, and supporting teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Full-time employee benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

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