Avanda Solutions

Senior Jira Administrator

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP

In-Office

Senior level

Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting

The Role

Administer and optimize Jira and Jira Service Management instances, including workflows, permissions, SLAs, automation, integrations, and REST API processes. Collaborate with business and IT teams to improve processes, evaluate Marketplace apps, document technical solutions, train users, and provide troubleshooting support. The role requires extensive Jira experience, familiarity with Automation for Jira and ScriptRunner, integration expertise, and strong English communication skills.

Summary Generated by Built In

Senior Jira Administrator – Contract (6 months)

Location: Madrid (hybrid) / Spain / Remote
Start date: ASAP
Sector: Energy

For an ongoing project in the energy sector, we are looking for a Senior Jira Administrator to support and strengthen an existing Jira team in an international environment.

Key responsibilities

Design and implement workflows on Jira and Jira Service Management for IT and business functions (HR, Finance, Facility Management, etc.)
Administer Jira and JSM instances (projects, users, permissions, SLAs, automation rules)
Analyze existing processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency
Implement and maintain integrations with other platforms (e.g. SAP, Azure)
Use Jira REST APIs to automate processes and support integrations
Evaluate and advise on Jira Marketplace apps
Produce technical documentation and deliver user training when needed
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Jira/JSM users

Requirements

5+ years of experience with Jira and/or Jira Service Management
Strong expertise in workflows, permissions, notifications, and automation
Experience with Automation for Jira and ScriptRunner
Solid experience with Jira integrations and REST APIs
Atlassian certification is a strong plus
English is mandatory; German and/or Spanish are a plus

Work setup

Preferred: 40% onsite in Madrid
Alternatives: Spain-based with occasional travel

Skills Required

5+ years of experience with Jira and/or Jira Service Management
Strong expertise in workflows, permissions, notifications, and automation
Experience with Automation for Jira and ScriptRunner
Solid experience with Jira integrations and REST APIs
English language proficiency
Atlassian certification
German and/or Spanish language proficiency

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The Company

45 Employees

Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Avanda Solutions is a STEM professional services consultancy headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland, serving enterprise clients across Switzerland and Europe. It helps organizations design, build, and scale complex technology initiatives across technology, life sciences, and engineering. Its offerings span strategic advisory, managed services, technology solutions—including cloud, data, custom software, and systems integration—and access to senior STEM professionals for large, mission-critical business transformations.