Jira & DevOps Integration Engineer | Xray | CI/CD | Jenkins at CodeNinja

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Jira Administration, Xray, REST API Integration, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Groovy, Python, Bash, Selenium Grid, Allure, Grafana, DevOps Engineering, CI/CD Pipelines, Test Automation, Distributed Runners, QA Dashboards

Industry

Software Development

Description

About CodeNinja CodeNinja is a next-generation technology consulting firm specialising in AI-powered transformation, enterprise software delivery, and Quality Engineering. Headquartered in the Gulf region and operating across the MENA, South Asia, and global markets, CodeNinja partners with Tier-1 banks, government entities, and large enterprises to design, build, and run mission-critical technology programs. With deep expertise in QA transformation, test automation, DevOps modernisation, and AI/ML engineering, CodeNinja's teams combine global delivery standards with in-market contextual knowledge — ensuring outcomes that are compliant, scalable, and commercially aligned with client objectives. For the Client's Test Management Enablement & Automation engagement, CodeNinja brings a dedicated 12-person specialist team spanning Test Management, Automation Engineering, AI/ML, and Performance Testing — all governed under a structured 20-week program delivery framework. About the Role The Jira Integration & DevOps Engineer builds the two-way Client-Jira and Xray integration, configures CI/CD pipelines, sets up distributed runners, and creates automation coverage dashboards. This role is the connective tissue between the automation framework and the client's project governance infrastructure. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain two-way integration between the automation framework and the client's Jira + Xray instance via REST APIs. • Sync test plans, test cases, execution results, screenshots, and logs automatically from automation runs to Xray. • Configure Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD pipelines with automated test execution gates (smoke, regression, performance). • Set up distributed/parallel test runners for scalable execution. • Build real-time automation coverage dashboards showing pass/fail trends, coverage %, and defect traceability. • Manage Jira project configuration, custom fields, workflows, and Xray test repository structure. • Support nightly scheduled regression runs and on-demand execution triggers. • 6+ years of DevOps/integration engineering experience. • Expert-level Jira and Xray administration with REST API integration experience. • Strong CI/CD pipeline skills with Jenkins or GitLab (Jenkinsfile, .gitlab-ci.yml). • Experience configuring distributed runners (Selenium Grid, containerised runners). • Proficiency in scripting (Groovy, Python, or Bash) for pipeline automation. • Experience building QA dashboards (Allure, Grafana, or custom solutions). • Preferred Certifications: Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator, Jenkins CI Engineer, GitLab Certified Associate. Why Join CodeNinja? • Work on high-impact, flagship banking transformation programs with a Tier-1 Saudi financial institution. • Be part of a team that's shaping the future of AI-enabled test automation in the MENA region. • Collaborate with world-class QA professionals across onsite and offsite delivery models. • Access to continuous upskilling — certifications, AI/ML tooling, and emerging QA methodologies. • Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and career progression pathways. • A culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation without bureaucracy. Disclaimer This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role at the time of posting. It is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs and project requirements. CodeNinja reserves the right to modify role scope as the engagement progresses. All candidates will be subject to standard background verification. Onsite positions require compliance with the client's site access, security, and NDA policies. CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.

Responsibilities

The engineer will build and maintain two-way integrations between automation frameworks and Jira/Xray using REST APIs. They are also responsible for configuring CI/CD pipelines, managing distributed test runners, and creating real-time automation coverage dashboards.