Jira Automation Engineer at Xntltd

Company & Culture EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our bespoke, internally engineered trading platform provides seamless access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options, all within a single, multi-currency account. As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 700 talented employees from 70+ nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset—our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance. About The Role The Middle Jira Automation Engineer plays a key role in delivering independent Jira automation solutions, handling moderate-level scripting, and resolving automation issues. This role requires a deep understanding of Jira internals, ScriptRunner Groovy development, and cross-system integrations. You will lead complex technical initiatives, optimize system performance, mentor mid-level engineers, and ensure the automation framework remains robust, reusable, and compliant with security and governance standards. Reporting Line: Automation Team Lead Worksite: Remote Responsibilities • Build and optimize workflows using ScriptRunner and other plugins • Create scripted fields, validators, and automation-driven post-functions • Troubleshoot automation issues independently • Create Structures and maintain complex reporting deliverables • Manage Assets schemas and configure field-level dependencies • Support Junior Engineers via mentoring and code reviews Required Skills & Experience • Jira administration, automation, and scripting experience of 2 years or more • Deep understanding of Jira configurations (workflows, screens, permissions, notifications, custom fields) • Managing Advanced Roadmaps • Working with Assets/Insight schema design and data linking • Writing Groovy scripts for ScriptRunner: Listeners, post-functions, validators, and scheduled jobs • Consuming the Jira REST API within scripts • Proficient Git usage: commits, pushes, branching, resolving conflicts • Jira logging, debugging, and testing automation scripts locally Preferred Qualifications • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Jira automation deployment • Familiarity with ScriptRunner, Structure, and Advanced Roadmaps • Experience integrating Jira with BambooHR, Tempo, Vaultwarden, or similar systems • Knowledge of Atlassian ecosystem APIs and plugin development • Experience designing monitoring dashboards for automation metrics using Grafana or Kibana • Understanding of data security, GDPR, and enterprise compliance frameworks • Enthusiastic about AI as a tool Personality / Mindset • Integrity & loyalty • Analytical mindset • Ownership mentality • Mentorship capability • Cross-team collaboration • The capability to work and succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment We Offer* • Competitive salary • Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options) • Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment • Ongoing education & training programs • Opportunity to network and connect at the Corporate Events • Global career opportunities *Benefits/perks vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors. Through our robust, cutting-edge trading platforms, you can offer clients access to comprehensive, global financial instruments and investment possibilities while keeping their data safe and private. EXANTE is a global prime broker backed by proprietary technology and dedicated service. All regulated group companies and fully controlled affiliates and subsidiaries are committed to compliance with data protection laws, including the GDPR. We process personal data in line with the GDPR principles of fairness, purpose limitation, transparency, data minimisation, storage limitation and deletion, accuracy, confidentiality and integrity, and accountability. 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