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