A Jira Administrator position just opened in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role, you will provide technical, functional and engineering support for the Product Lifecycle Management: Application Platform - Software Integration Team. Will receive work instructions from the Line Management and the Product Leads responsible for the applications and platforms. You must have 5+ years of being a JIRA Administrator – with Django experience. Will need Git/GitHub Experience; a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and a US Citizen.

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109
Position: Jira Administrator
Pay Rate: $60+/hr. (DOE)
Duration: 16 months or longer
Work schedule: 9/80 - This is a Hybrid role

We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision

Job Description:

• Interface with process owners and team members, evaluate business processes, gather requirements, and translate the requirements into system specifications
• Collaborate with development team members and operations to ensure successful application and platform deliveries and operations
• Provide testing support, perform validation and verifications and provide assistance for product demos, user workshops, training of users, and coordination of user acceptance sessions
• Work in conjunction with other functional and technical teams for the successful implementation and integration of customer applications, development support applications, and operating
  systems
• Other duties as assigned

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or Ph.D. in similar disciplines.
• A broad understanding and application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in: Data Management, Requirements Gathering, User Acceptance, Software Quality Assurance, Software/Application Implementation, and User/Customer Support
• Familiarity with the use of software issue tracking tools, version control systems, and artifact management systems such as JIRA, Git/GitHub, and Artifactory
• Familiarity with the use and administration of Linux
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, must be capable of effectively capturing and transferring technical and functional information
• Ability to effectively interface with users, providing training and support, while working on a dynamic team composed of a software project manager, product lead, fellow systems analysts, solution architects, developers, and operations
• Ability to provide functional deliverables such as user requirements, training material, helpdesk documents, test cases, and test scripts System Maintenance
• Experience in Testing and deploying upgrades, Testing and deploying plugins, and Managing architecture/infrastructure.

• Work experience and expertise with installation and support of software applications supporting software development such as Jira, Git/GitHub, and Artifactory
• Experience developing software, via an institutional lifecycle, utilizing collaboration tools in a team environment Ability to develop reports based on data analysis
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Keen attention to detail

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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