SENIOR JIRA ADMINISTRATOR
COUNTRY
Ukraine
FORMAT
Remote
Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a **Senior Jira Administrator** for a full\-time position (40 hours per week) in Ukraine. Our client is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award\-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, the company celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying emerging trends and turning them into high\-quality products for consumers of all ages. It engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands. In addition to toys, offerings include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and pet products.
You'll own and evolve the Atlassian ecosystem, partnering closely with business and IT stakeholders to design workflows, optimize processes, and ensure Jira and Confluence are best\-in\-class tools for the teams. It is a hands\-on, senior\-level role that combines platform administration, configuration, and lightweight development.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5–7 years of hands\-on experience as a Jira Administrator and/or Developer.
- Strong knowledge of Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence (Cloud and/or Data Center).
- Proven experience designing complex Jira workflows, permission schemes, and screen configurations.
- Experience working with Jira REST APIs and webhooks for custom integrations.
- Hands\-on experience developing and deploying Jira plugins and custom gadgets.
- Strong knowledge of JQL (Jira Query Language) for advanced reporting and dashboard creation.
- Familiarity with XML, JSON, and REST API concepts.
- Experience with Atlassian Marketplace plugin evaluation and lifecycle management.
- Ability to document technical configurations and write clear runbooks.
- Strong analytical and problem\-solving ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent skills for stakeholder communication; be comfortable presenting to both technical and non\-technical audiences.
- Self\-directed and organized individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.
NICE TO HAVE
- Atlassian certifications (ACP\-100, ACP\-120, or equivalent).
- Experience with ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, or similar tools.
- Backgrund in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
- Exposure to ITIL or IT service management frameworks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gather business requirements and translate them into optimized Jira and Confluence configurations.
- Create and manage Jira projects, issue types, screens, workflows, permission schemes, and notification schemes.
- Design and implement Jira workflows and screen schemes for complex, high\-impact initiatives.
- Evaluate, test, install, and configure Jira and Confluence plugins; manage licensing requirements.
- Support end\-users across the organization with Jira and Confluence usage and best practices.
- Leverage Jira APIs and webhooks to build integrations with external tools and automate workflows.
- Develop and maintain custom XML\-based Jira gadgets and dashboard components.
- Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and queries (JQL) tailored to team and leadership needs.
- Generate comprehensive documentation on workflows, configurations, and processes to support runbooks.
- Respond to platform incidents, investigate root causes, and implement resolutions.
- Identify and drive continuous improvements to Jira/Confluence to enhance adoption and efficiency.
WE OFFER
- US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
- Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
- Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in one of our development offices.
- Comprehensive medical insurance, including dental and massages.
- Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
- Sport reimbursement program for onsite and online activities.
- Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
- Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.
- 20 vacation days, 10 national holidays and 5 sick leaves.
- Maternity leave policy and family days off.
- Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
- Welcome and anniversary presents, gifts for children, and more.
ABOUT SVITLA
- *Svitla Systems** is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients — from innovative start\-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients’ teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results.
We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.
Svitla is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for cooperation without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world.
Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow — and living it.
LET'S MEET IN PERSON
### **Nataliia****Olkhovska**
### **RECRUITER**
Email
n.olkhovska@svitla.com
LinkedIn
Nataliia Olkhovska