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Atlassian Jira

Information Technology > Project management

Description

Atlassian Jira is a powerful project management tool used by teams to plan, track, and release software. It allows users to create tasks (known as issues), assign them to team members, track progress, and manage workflows. Users can customize fields, set up notifications, and use advanced search functionality. Jira also offers reporting and dashboard capabilities for tracking project status and performance. Advanced skills include integrating Jira with other tools, automating tasks, and performing complex administrative tasks. Expert users can design Jira strategies for large organizations, optimize performance, and train others in its usage.

Expected Behaviors

LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

At this level, individuals have a basic understanding of Jira. They are aware of the interface and understand the difference between issues and projects. They know what Jira is used for and can identify different project types. However, they may not yet be comfortable with creating or managing issues.

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices can perform basic tasks in Jira such as creating, editing, and deleting issues. They can use the search function, add comments to issues, attach files, and understand basic workflow transitions. They are starting to become comfortable with navigating the system but may still need guidance for more complex tasks.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Intermediate users are comfortable using Jira independently. They can perform advanced searches using JQL, manage custom fields, configure issue screens, set up notifications, and create workflows. They also understand how to manage project permissions and use reports and dashboards. They may start exploring integrations with other Atlassian tools.

LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced users can handle complex tasks and configurations in Jira. They can manage global permissions, users, and groups, implement advanced workflow configurations, and customize the user interface. They can integrate Jira with other Atlassian tools, create complex reports and dashboards, and troubleshoot common problems. They are likely to be responsible for managing Jira within their organization.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts have a deep understanding of Jira and can perform advanced administration tasks. They can design and implement Jira strategies for large organizations, optimize performance, automate tasks using scripts, secure Jira installations, and migrate data from other systems. They are also capable of training and mentoring others in Jira usage and administration.

Micro Skills

LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Recognizing Jira as a project management tool
Identifying the main components of Jira
Understanding the role of Jira in Agile methodologies
Navigating through the main menu
Identifying key sections on the dashboard
Understanding the layout of issue pages
Identifying scenarios where Jira can be used
Understanding how different teams can use Jira
Recognizing the benefits of using Jira for project management
Distinguishing between Scrum, Kanban, and Basic project types
Understanding the use case for each project type
Recognizing the differences in interface for each project type
Defining an issue in Jira
Defining a project in Jira
Understanding the relationship between issues and projects
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Understanding issue types
Filling out issue fields
Assigning issues to users
Setting issue priorities
Deleting issues
Using quick search
Using basic search filters
Saving and reusing searches
Sharing search results
Writing clear and concise comments
Mentioning other users in comments
Editing and deleting own comments
Uploading files from local storage
Linking to files on the web
Viewing and downloading attached files
Deleting attachments
Identifying current issue status
Moving issues through workflow steps
Understanding default Jira workflows
Recognizing custom workflow configurations
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Recognizing basic JQL keywords
Using logical operators
Building simple queries
Building complex queries
Saving a search as a filter
Using saved filters
Understanding function syntax
Using common functions
Defining new fields
Assigning fields to screens
Creating field configuration schemes
Assigning schemes to projects
Editing existing schemes
Copying and deleting schemes
LEVEL 4

Advanced

Understanding permission schemes
Creating and editing permission schemes
Assigning permission schemes to projects
Creating, editing, and deleting users
Creating, editing, and deleting groups
Assigning users to groups
Setting up user directories
Creating custom workflow statuses and transitions
Using conditions, validators, and post functions
Configuring workflow schemes
Assigning workflow schemes to projects
Linking Jira with Confluence
Linking Jira with Bitbucket
Configuring application links
Using OAuth for authentication
Changing the look and feel of Jira
Customizing system dashboards
Creating and managing announcement banners
Configuring email templates
Using advanced JQL queries for reporting
Creating custom gadgets
Sharing dashboards with other users
Exporting reports to various formats
Identifying common error messages
Using the audit log
Performing system health checks
Restoring data from backups
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Managing global settings
Configuring mail servers and services
Setting up and managing SLAs
Implementing issue security schemes
Planning and executing Jira rollouts
Creating and enforcing Jira usage policies
Coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements
Designing scalable Jira configurations
Monitoring Jira system performance
Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks
Implementing performance best practices
Upgrading Jira software and hardware as needed
Writing scripts to automate routine tasks
Integrating scripts with Jira workflows
Testing and debugging scripts
Documenting script usage and maintenance procedures
Implementing access control measures
Configuring secure connections
Monitoring for and responding to security incidents
Keeping Jira and related software up-to-date with security patches
Planning and executing data migrations
Mapping data fields between systems
Validating migrated data
Troubleshooting migration issues
Developing training materials
Conducting training sessions
Providing one-on-one mentoring
Staying current with new Jira features and changes

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills104
  • Roles requiring skill89

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