Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Senior Associate
& Summary
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.
As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.
& Summary We are looking for a Jira Administrator to manage, optimize, and scale our enterprise-level multi-node Jira environment. You will be responsible for system stability, backend performance, advanced customizations, and platform governance.
Responsibilities • Platform Maintenance: Manage and optimize multi-node Jira Data Center environments, including highavailability clustering and load balancing. • Upgrades & Patches: Plan and execute complex Jira upgrades, security patches, and database migrations with minimal downtime. • Customization: Design complex custom workflows, permission schemes, screen schemes, and fields. • Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain advanced scripts using ScriptRunner (Groovy) and Jira Automation. Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. • App Management: Evaluate and troubleshoot third-party marketplace apps (e.g., Xray, eazyBI, Advanced Roadmaps). • Integrations: Connect Jira with external tools (GitHub, Confluence, Slack, ServiceNow) using REST APIs and webhooks. • Tier 3 Support: Act as the highest escalation point for technical troubleshooting, log analysis, and system failures. • Migration Architecture: Support the technical planning, data mapping, and execution of moving users, projects, and data from Jira DC to Atlassian Cloud. Required Skills & Qualifications • Experience: 5–7 years of Atlassian administration, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on Jira Data Center architecture. • Infrastructure: Strong hands-on experience with Linux server administration and command-line troubleshooting. • Scripting: Proficiency in Groovy (for ScriptRunner), Bash, or Python. • Databases: Solid knowledge of relational databases and writing SQL queries. • Agile Knowledge: Deep understanding of Scrum and Kanban frameworks to properly guide team board configurations. • Certifications: Atlassian Certified Jira System Administrator (ACP-100) or similar is preferred.
Mandatory Skill Sets Experience: 5–7 years of Atlassian administration, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on Jira Data Center architecture. • Infrastructure: Strong hands-on experience with Linux server administration and command-line troubleshooting. • Scripting: Proficiency in Groovy (for ScriptRunner), Bash, or Python. • Databases: Solid knowledge of relational databases and writing SQL queries. • Agile Knowledge: Deep understanding of Scrum and Kanban frameworks to properly guide team board configurations. • Certifications: Atlassian Certified Jira System Administrator (ACP-100) or similar is preferred.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following AWS services: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation.
Preferred Skill Sets
Experience: 2–4 years in Java backend development.
Technical fit: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, AWS, Git/CI-CD.
AI-led development: Hands-on usage of MHCP, GHCP, Cursor AI, Claude AI, Amazon Q, or equivalent is mandatory.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following AWS services: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3, DynamoDB, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation.
Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days only
Years of Experience required:
5–7 years of Atlassian administration, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on Jira Data Center architecture.
Education Qualification:
BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
AWS Backup, Backend Systems
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 16 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
July 23, 2026
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