Jira Architect

About Moser

For more than 25 years we have formed partnerships and grown through open and honest collaboration with our clients, partners, and employees. We are best known for taking great care of our clients, our dedication to creating a work environment where employees do their best work, and our deep commitment to continuous improvement. Our consultants work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, are self-motivated, and are passionate about evolving technology. It is no accident that we are recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for 10 consecutive years.

Internally, we believe in building strong teams from the top down with a focus on values in our Model-Coach-Care philosophy. Our leadership are encouraged and trained to model good practices, mentor other employees and each other, and show empathy and caring in all interactions. This is the base of our core values: Accountability, Balance, Collaboration, Focus, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Support and Transparency.

Moser Consulting believes in equal opportunity for all people and is committed to enabling a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We foster a spirit of unity that respects the remarkable individuality of everyone's culture, history, and service.

Description

Moser is seeking a senior-level, client-facing role focused on platform strategy, governance design, and hands-on implementation.

Due to the scope and visibility, the right person will naturally influence architecture direction, delivery quality, and client outcomes through expertise, sound judgment, and collaborative engagement.

The Jira Architect will be advising at a strategic level while actively contributing to delivery when needed.

If you’re a strong architect who enjoys advising, building, and earning influence through capability, we would welcome a conversation.

Role Responsibilities

• Client Strategy & Advisory
  • Lead discovery sessions to assess and diagnose Jira environments.
  • anslate business processes into scalable Jira architecture.
  • fine governance frameworks that reduce complexity and prevent sprawl.
  • vise clients on platform decisions (Cloud vs Data Center, ecosystem strategy, integrations).
  • esent architectural recommendations in a consultative, options-based manner.
• Hands-On Architecture & Implementation
  • Configure complex workflows, permission schemes, issue hierarchies, and automation.
  • Design scalable field strategies and reusable configuration models.
  • Support migrations, restructures, and performance optimization initiatives.
  • Step into delivery work during high-demand or high-complexity phases.
  • Troubleshoot architectural conflicts and technical debt.
• Collaborative Influence
  • Provide architectural review and guidance to fellow consultants.
  • Elevate delivery standards through shared patterns and reusable frameworks.
  • Contribute to internal best practices
  • Help the practice mature through contribution

Requirements

• 6+ years designing and implementing Jira solutions, including experience architecting environments beyond a single team or project.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing environments is highly preferred, including leading discovery sessions, presenting recommendations, and advertising stakeholders on trade-offs.
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Workflow Architecture
    • Designing reusable workflow frameworks that support multiple teams while maintaining governance and clarity.
  • Permission Schemes
    • Structuring secure and scalable access models aligned to organizational roles and compliance needs.
  • Issue Hierarchies
    • Designing logical issue type structures (Epics, Stories, Tasks, custom types) that support reporting and operational visibility.
  • Field Governance
    • Managing custom field strategy to prevent sprawl and maintain reporting integrity.
  • Automation Design
    • Building automation rules that scale, avoid conflict, and reduce manual administrative overhead.
  • Atlassian Ecosystem Integrations
    • Designing integration approaches across Jira, Confluence, and external systems using APIs, automation, or middleware.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and configuration levels by moving from architectural planning to hands-on execution when required.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to present options, explain trade-offs, and build alignment among stakeholders.

Where You'll Work

You will be able to work a hybrid/onsite schedule out of either of our downtown or Castleton offices, or work fully remote, depending on the needs our clients.

Salary

At Moser Consulting, we believe in pay transparency and fairness. The $93k-$154k salary range for this role is not just a number—it’s a reflection of the value we place on the skills and experience our employees bring to our team. We are committed to offering a competitive salary that aligns with the industry standards and the unique competencies you bring to our community.

Benefits

For over a quarter of a century, Moser Consulting has been a beacon for top-tier IT talent who excel in self-management. Our people are our greatest asset. We don’t just hire the best—we welcome them into our family, connect them with opportunities, and empower them to create innovative solutions to technology challenges.

Our unique culture is our competitive edge. It fosters happiness, health, and low stress, even in an industry known for its demands. This is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. We provide our employees with an inspiring workspace, a fun and collaborative atmosphere, and a generous compensation package. But that’s not all.

We also offer a suite of benefits designed to support and enrich our employees’ lives. These include:

• Training Opportunities: We believe in lifelong learning and provide numerous avenues for skill enhancement.

• Fully Invested 401K Plan: We help secure your future with a fully invested 401K plan.

• PPO and HDHP Medical Plans: Choose the health insurance program that best fits your needs.

• Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Plans: We cover dental and vision plans, ensuring our employees have access to comprehensive health care.

• Onsite Fitness Center: Stay fit and healthy with our state-of-the-art fitness center.

• Wellness Program: We promote a healthy lifestyle with our wellness program.

• Catered Lunches: Enjoy delicious catered lunches regularly.

At Moser Consulting, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers, growth, and a chance to join a thriving community. Come, be a part of our family.

Moser Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a professional.