JIRA Integrations Developer/Lead

We are driving agilization across our banking technology landscape and are seeking a seasoned Jira Engineer to support our agile transformation journey. This is a remote contract role within a dynamic project team modernizing delivery and tracking mechanisms.

**Role & Responsibilities: **
- Design and implement complex Jira dashboards, leveraging JQL and scripting tools (e.g., ScriptRunner) for advanced reporting.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Engineers to automate workflows and optimize Jira usage across agile teams.
- Develop custom fields, filters, and views that reflect program-level delivery metrics (velocity, throughput, lead time).
- Support integration of Jira with other tools (e.g., Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins).
- Translate business KPIs into visual reports and enable scalable tracking methods.
- Proactively identify and resolve inefficiencies within Jira board configurations or agile workflows.

Must-Have Skills/Background

**Required Experience & Skills: **
- 5 7 years of professional experience in Jira engineering roles.
- Expertise in JQL (Jira Query Language) and advanced dashboard configurations.
- Hands-on experience with ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, or equivalent plugins.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe).
- Experience working in enterprise-scale banking or financial projects is a strong plus.
- Ability to interpret complex business requirements into technical Jira solutions.

Core Requirements:

- 10 years of overall industry experience

- Strong Jira Expertise (Configuration & Administration)

- 5 7 years of hands-on experience configuring Jira projects, workflows, custom fields, screens, and permissions.

- Proficiency in JQL & Advanced Dashboards

- In-depth ability to write complex JQL queries and build dynamic dashboards that support Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, throughput, cycle time).

- Scripting Experience (ScriptRunner or Equivalent)

- Experience creating Jira automation, validators, conditions, and scripted fields using tools like ScriptRunner or Automation for Jira.

- Agile Methodology Understanding

- Solid grasp of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks, with a proven track record of supporting Agile delivery in Jira for cross-functional teams.

- Banking/Financial Domain Experience (Preferred)

- Prior exposure to Agile transformation or tracking in regulated, large-scale environments (e.g., banks or financial services firms).

- Advanced JQL & Scripting:

- Strong skills in JQL for reporting and dashboarding; proficient with ScriptRunner or Jira Automation for custom functions.

- Tool Integrations:

- Proven experience integrating Jira with GitHub, OpenShift (CaaS), Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Confluence to support CI/CD visibility.

- Agile Delivery Support:

-Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe frameworks; able to translate Agile metrics (velocity, lead time, burndown) into actionable dashboards.

- Banking/Enterprise Experience:

-Prior work in banking or regulated enterprises; comfortable aligning Jira structures with governance and compliance needs.

-Preferred Background:

Degree in CS/IT, certifications like SAFe Agilist; strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement in distributed team setups.