JIRA Admin/Developer

Job Description: JIRA Admin/Developer

About Neostats Analytics:

NeoStats is a new-age, Data & Analytics firm offering contemporary solutions and infinite possibilities. Our mission is to create lasting competitive advantage for our clients by transforming them into world-class, data-driven organizations. Established in 2022 to provide End to End Data & Analytics Services, we are headquartered out of UAE, with bases in India & UK. Comprising of industry veterans, we enable structural transformations in Analytics powered by our expertise, true partnership, and e2e implementation approach.

About the Job:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented JIRA Admin/Developer with a strong foundation in Groovy (Java, Microservices, Linux) and experience with Java, Microservices, and Linux. As an onsite role based at one of our offices, you will play a pivotal role in managing, customizing, and developing JIRA solutions that facilitate seamless collaboration and workflow optimization across the organization. This is an entry-level role offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment with industry experts and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer, configure, and maintain JIRA projects, workflows, permissions, notification schemes, and custom fields.
2. Develop and implement custom JIRA plugins and scripts using Groovy to enhance JIRA functionality.
3. Manage JIRA integrations with other tools like Confluence, Bitbucket, and CI/CD pipelines.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that improve team productivity.
5. Design and develop microservices-based solutions for JIRA-related tasks.
6. Ensure JIRA is optimized for scalability, performance, and security.
7. Leverage Groovy and Java to automate JIRA workflows and processes.
8. Troubleshoot and resolve JIRA application issues and provide support to end-users.
9. Maintain documentation for JIRA configurations, workflows, and custom scripts.
10. Apply Linux system administration principles to monitor and maintain JIRA server health.
11. Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to internal teams on JIRA best practices.
12. Stay up to date with the latest JIRA features, plugins, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Groovy programming language and its application in JIRA.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Microservices architecture.
• Strong Linux system administration skills.
• Familiarity with JIRA REST APIs and integration methodologies.
• Ability to develop custom scripts and plugins for JIRA using Groovy.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices to align JIRA workflows with organizational goals.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in JIRA.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact with diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Certifications in JIRA Administration or related tools will be an added advantage.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and growing startup. Grow your career with the company

• Ownership - You will own your initiative and be given specific responsibilities

• Continuous coaching & mentoring – You will have the opportunity to interact and work closely with other senior data scientists and AI experts across the globe.

• Dynamic and respectful work environment – we truly value you