Software Engineer, Senior

Remote Work: Hybrid Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Jira Lead Administrator to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Jira Lead Administrator, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the Atlassian tool suite to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and support key organizational projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective implementation of Jira solutions and support the continuous improvement of processes.

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about leveraging cutting-edge tools to improve productivity and efficiency. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and configure Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence environments, including creating and managing workflows, custom fields, dashboards, and permissions.
• Manage and maintain Jira Assets for effective asset tracking and management.
• Develop and implement automation rules and integrations to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and design custom solutions that meet business needs.
• Oversee the installation and management of plugins and third-party integrations to extend Jira and Confluence capabilities.
• Conduct regular system audits, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Provide support and training to end-users, promoting best practices and effective use of Atlassian tools.
• Generate custom reports and dashboards to support project tracking and decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of overall experience in Jira administration, including managing complex workflows and configurations.
• Strong experience with Jira Service Management and Jira Assets (Insight).
• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience implementing automation within Jira using built-in tools or scripting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator or other Atlassian certifications.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Groovy, Python) for custom automation and advanced configurations.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and advanced reporting using JQL.
• Experience in Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migration .

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline required.
• Preferred Work Experience (years): Minimum of 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree and equivalent experience
• All other Regions:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years work experience

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