Luno

IT Support Specialist - Atlassian Administrator

Cape Town & Johannesburg Full Time

About us:

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.

Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. 

Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.

The role in a nutshell:

We are looking for an experienced IT Support Professional with deep knowledge of all things Atlassian. You’re a Jira and Confluence specialist who is on track to becoming a true functional expert in the Atlassian ecosystem. You'll be the Atlassian expert—building projects, service desks, and keeping our tools running smoothly so our teams can work efficiently.

Beyond your Atlassian responsibilities, you’ll be a member of the IT Operations team, dealing with complex user issues, responding to support queries, and helping to automate our processes wherever possible. In this role, you will act as the "engine" behind our Atlassian platform, performing deep, hands-on specialist work within a supported structure. Your goal is to ensure our Jira and Confluence instances are high-performance tools that facilitate communication, security, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Your mission will be:

  • Atlassian Platform Administration — Be the main point of contact for Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence. Handle complex configurations and help deliver our IT strategy.
  • Workflow Design — Build and maintain custom workflows, issue types, and screens. Use validators, conditions, and post-functions to keep data accurate without making things harder for end users.
  • Platform Health — Keep our Jira instance clean and fast. Regularly remove inactive users, archive old projects, and clean up unnecessary custom fields.
  • Security & Access Management — Manage user roles, groups, and permission schemes to make sure people only have access to what they need—especially important in a regulated fintech environment.
  • Troubleshooting & Documentation — Investigate and resolve complex issues, escalate to Atlassian support when needed, and write clear, helpful guides so users can solve common problems themselves.
  • Stakeholder Communication — Work comfortably with both technical teams (developers, DevOps) and non-technical teams (Legal, Compliance, Marketing). Take business needs and turn them into practical system configurations.
  • Dashboards & Projects — Build real-time dashboards for visibility and insight, and take an active role in IT projects from planning through to delivery.
  • IT Support — Supporting our 600+ users, ensuring they have the tools and access they need to do their very best work.

A little about you:

  • We require someone with a background in IT support. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable handling general IT support tasks and tackling complex issues, such as deep-diving into a Jira permissions problem.
  • 3+ years of hands-on Atlassian administration experience in an enterprise setting.
  • Strong knowledge of the Atlassian app ecosystem, with a genuine interest in growing your expertise.
  • Comfortable working with JQL (Jira Query Language).
  • Excellent communication skills—you listen well, adapt your tone to your audience, and explain technical things clearly.
  • A logical, methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Nice to Have

  • Atlassian certifications: ACP-100 (Jira Admin) or ACP-600 (Project Administration).
  • Experience with eazyBI and Jira Assets.
  • Experience with Okta, Jamf, and Google Workspace.
  • A background in a regulated industry where security and audit trails matter.

Life at Luno:

  • Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.
  • Enjoy an Annual Inspiration Day in addition to your annual leave, which increases with your length of service, plus the option to buy or sell up to five days of leave.
  • Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance
  • Access to Learnably and our additional learning platforms for your personal and professional development
  • A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and classes hosted by our Lunauts
  • 6 months primary care-giver leave
  • Paw-ternity leave for your furry friend
  • 0 fees up to a certain amount with Luno from the day you start.*

*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statusAbout the Role