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 ScriptRunner.Deep understanding of Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and automation.Experience with Atlassian Marketplace apps and their migration equivalents.Experience integrating Jira with SailPoint, 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.