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 - 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