South Africa Remote (Country)

Remote Recruitment is hiring an Atlassian Jira & Confluence Specialist (Relocation to Spain)

About the Role

Remote Recruitment is seeking an Atlassian Jira & Confluence Specialist to join a UK-based organization driving digital transformation and agile excellence. In this pivotal, hands-on role, you will configure and optimize enterprise-level Jira and Confluence environments to align with business objectives and Agile practices.

What You'll Do

  • Configure, maintain, and optimize Jira Software and Jira Service Management environments.
  • Design complex workflows, permission schemes, screen configurations, and issue types.
  • Create advanced automation rules to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
  • Manage integrations with CI/CD pipelines, code repositories, and ITSM platforms.
  • Monitor and maintain system performance, security, and stability.
  • Administer Confluence spaces, permissions, templates, and content structures.
  • Promote standardized documentation through reusable templates and governance.
  • Lead efforts to structure Confluence content aligned with business needs.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for Agile, product, and IT teams on Jira and Confluence best practices.
  • Deliver workshops, user training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Resolve escalated configuration issues and complex incidents.
  • Establish governance models and enforce platform standards.
  • Manage and optimize Atlassian Marketplace apps such as X-Ray, ScriptRunner, Insight/Assets, Automation for Jira, and BigPicture.
  • Collaborate with compliance, security, and enterprise architecture teams.
  • Explore and propose opportunities using Atlassian Rovo and AI-driven features.
  • Continuously scan for innovations to improve user experience.

What We're Looking For

  • 3–5+ years of experience administering Jira and Confluence in enterprise environments.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as finance, telecom, or insurance.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, SAFe, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Advanced Jira configuration skills including workflows, schemes, and automation.
  • Deep understanding of Confluence administration and content structures.
  • Hands-on experience with key apps: X-Ray, ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, Insight.
  • Comfortable working with both Atlassian Cloud and Data Center deployments.
  • Willingness to relocate to Spain.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking, user empathy, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Stack

  • Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence
  • X-Ray, ScriptRunner, Insight/Assets, Automation for Jira, BigPicture
  • Atlassian Rovo
  • CI/CD pipelines, APIs

Work Mode

This is a local-country position based in Spain. Successful candidates must be willing to relocate.

Required Skills
Jira SoftwareJira Service ManagementConfluenceX-RayScriptRunnerInsight/AssetsAutomation for JiraBigPictureAtlassian RovoCI/CD pipelinesAtlassian AdministrationWorkflow DesignPlugin ManagementSystem Integration
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Remote Recruitment

A UK-based staffing firm that redefines recruitment by combining traditional sales with strategic, AI-driven advisory placements, offering premium talent solutions including fractional leaders and expert advisors.

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Posted 2 months ago