Senior jira developer

Job Title : Senior Jira Migration Lead / Senior Jira Developer (Contract – Remote) Location : Remote (India) Contract Duration : 1 Year Shift Timing : Up to 2 PM ET overlap Compensation : ₹25 LPA+ (depending on experience) Experience Required : 15+ years (with deep Atlassian ecosystem expertise) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Jira Developer / Migration Lead to lead the end-to-end migration of an enterprise Jira Data Center instance to Jira Cloud . This role demands hands-on technical expertise, strong migration strategy experience, and coordination with business stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

Audit existing Jira Data Center configurations.

Design and build the new Jira Cloud environment.

Execute a big-bang migration and validate post-migration integrity.

Deliver documentation, user training, and post-go-live support. Required Skills & Experience

15+ years of direct Atlassian Jira Administration & Development.

Proven track record of Jira Data Center → Cloud migrations . Strong hands-on experience with Atlassian Cloud Migration Assistant , Jira REST APIs , and Script Runner . Deep understanding of Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and automation . Experience with Atlassian Marketplace apps and their migration equivalents. Experience integrating Jira with Sail Point , Fusion , and SSO providers (Azure AD / Okta). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator / Cloud Migration Specialist. Experience with Confluence Cloud migrations is a plus. Familiarity with Power BI or data visualization tools for Jira metrics. Prior experience with US-based teams and remote collaboration in ET time zone .