Jira Implementation & Configuration Specialist (SC Cleared)
Location: Farnborough
Contract Length: 6 Month Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Implementation & Configuration Specialist for a 6-month contract to support the configuration, optimisation, and ongoing improvement of a Jira environment. This role will focus on ensuring Jira is aligned with business processes, delivery workflows, and reporting requirements.
You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders onsite in Farnborough (with some flexibility) to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable Jira configurations.
Key Responsibilities:
Configure and optimise Jira Software and/or Jira Service Management
Design and implement workflows, issue types, screen schemes, permissions, and custom fields
Configure dashboards, reports, SLAs, and automation rules
Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into Jira solutions
Troubleshoot configuration issues and recommend improvements
Support Jira best practices, governance, and documentation
Assist with user adoption, guidance, and light training where needed
Integrate Jira with related tools (e.g. Confluence, development or ITSM tools)
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Jira Administrator or Jira Implementation Specialist
Strong hands-on experience with Jira configuration (end-to-end)
Experience delivering Jira implementations or major reconfigurations
Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work independently within a contract engagement
ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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