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Summary: Jira Software Engineer with deep expertise in Jira software engineering to administer and enhance Jira Cloud environment. This role will focus on improving workflows, building automation, and optimizing Jira configurations to support efficient project tracking and collaboration. Strong scripting skills, hands-on experience with Jira automation, and a deep understanding of how to leverage Jira Cloud capabilities to meet organizational needs. Key Responsibilities: Administer and maintain Jira Cloud, including user management, permissions, and project configurations. Design, implement, and optimize Jira workflows, custom fields, screens, and schemes to align with business processes. Build and maintain automation rules using Jira Automation, scripting, and REST APIs to streamline operations and reduce manual effort. Develop and manage integrations between Jira and other enterprise tools (e.g., Confluence, GitHub, ServiceNow). Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Jira solutions. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity across Jira projects. Document configurations, automation scripts, and best practices for long-term maintainability. Provide training and support to users, ensuring effective adoption of Jira features and workflows. Skillset (Must have) Possess a degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field. At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering Jira Cloud in a production environment. Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) for automation and integration. Proven experience in building Jira automation rules and using REST APIs and webhooks for custom integrations. Possess solid understanding of Jira workflow design, permission schemes, issue types, and project templates. Familiarity with CI/CD principles and version control systems (e.g. Git). Familiarity with software development life cycle. Familiarity with AWS (or GPC) is highly desirable. Exposure to enterprise IT environments and security/compliance frameworks. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.