- Part 1: Should I Become a Jira Administrator?
- Part 2: What skills are needed to become a Jira Administrator?
- Part 3: How to become a Jira administrator?
What Jira administrators do.
Jira Administrators are currently in high demand with wages to match.
Jira admins typically work as members of IT or Enterprise Technology teams. In that capacity, they configure Jira system settings and update project configuration. Through that, they enable the businesses and teams to plan and track projects, support customers, and grow their bottom line.
In more senior roles, admins also help teams analyze and capture their processes, develop automation and set up integrations, or help business scale Agile using tools and coaching. Jira also frequently sits at the center of a DevOps process, so you’ll likely play a role in that value chain, too.
Jira Administrators will often develop a specialization on top of their general Atlassian product knowledge. This can take the form of becoming a Jira Developer, creating add-ons for the Atlassian Marketplace, or entering the consulting world by working with an official Atlassian Partner.
So, what makes a great Jira administrator?
- Empathy to understand customer pain points
- Passion for solving business needs with technology
- Curiosity to keep learning more about the businesses your support and Jira
If this sounds like you, here are the benefits of being a Jira Administrator:
- High demand: companies are currently struggling to find qualified Jira Admins
- High paying: average Jira Admin makes MORE THAN $100,000.
- Specializations: With almost 100 different specializations possible, you have unlimited options for your Jira Admin career path.