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ŠKODA: DevOps with Jira Integration (Migration from TFS4JIRA)

ŠKODA AUTO turned to Getint to replace its outdated TFS4JIRA sync with a more flexible, enterprise-ready solution. By integrating Azure DevOps and Jira Data Center, the teams achieved full backlog visibility, advanced workflow mapping, and secure, bidirectional collaboration. With zero crashes, tailored configurations, and rapid feature delivery, this integration set a new standard for cross-platform coordination in the automotive industry.

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Client Overview

Industry:

Automotive

Consumer Goods

Company size:

Enterprise

Location:

Czech Republic

KEY STAKEHOLDER

Jakub Hozak

Project Lead at ŠKODA AUTO

One of the world’s oldest and most innovative automotive manufacturers
Part of the Volkswagen Group with a century-long legacy in vehicle production
Uses Azure DevOps for development and Jira for business/project workflows
IT structure involves multiple teams across business and engineering
Required secure, near real-time synchronization of backlog and status data

Scope of Work

Enterprise-grade, bi-directional tool sync

Integrated four Azure DevOps projects with Jira Data Center to streamline cross-team workflows.

Complex state and workflow mapping

Introduced custom status mappings per issue type—overcoming TFS4JIRA limitations.

Custom backlog and sprint filtering

Synced backlog items as well as sprint tasks, with advanced filtering rules.

Dedicated support and rapid iteration

Provided ongoing enhancements and delivered tailored features via frequent releases.

Integration Objective

ŠKODA AUTO needed a robust, live, two‑way sync between Azure DevOps and Jira Data Center—maintaining full backlog visibility, status alignment, and advanced workflow mappings across diverse teams—all while replacing outdated TFS4JIRA limitations.

Data Integration Specifics

Issue Types:

The integration covered a range of issue types, including:

Epic ↔ Feature
User Story ↔ Story

Field Mapping:

Custom field mappings were constructed for seamless cross‑tool consistency:

Title, Description, ID
Status and Sprint (Iteration Path)
Select lists, Labels, Custom fields

Scripting and Custom Development Support

Developed custom filtering and backlog sync features—Getint delivered tailored functionality previously unavailable in TFS4JIRA.

Success Metrics

The integration’s success was defined by

Tailored workflow mapping
Different workflows applied by issue type—previously impossible with TFS4JIRA.
Complete backlog sync
All sprint and backlog items synchronized securely and reliably.
Robust reliability
Zero crashes—Getint platform ran smoothly where other tools failed.
Rapid innovation delivery
Frequent updates and custom fields support accelerated adoption and satisfaction.

Vendor Selection Process

Initially using TFS4JIRA, ŠKODA reviewed several tools including Exalate but chose Getint due to its ability to map workflows per issue type, support full backlog sync, responsive support, clear UI, and cost-effectiveness—plus a partner-like implementation approach.

Why Getint Stood Out?

During the vendor selection process, Getint emerged as the preferred choice due to:

Built-in Integration

No need for an external hub, ensuring easier maintenance

User-Friendly Interface

Accessible for standard Jira administrators, with straightforward configuration

Reliability and Low Maintenance

Set-and-forget functionality

Cost-Effectiveness

Balanced pricing for the value delivered

Responsive Support

Prompt and effective assistance during setup and troubleshooting

800 000 +

Active Users

5 000 +

Installations

3.8 / 4

Rating

7 mln

Integrations Daily

Our Certifications

What We Accomplished

Flexible Workflow Mapping

Enabled separate workflow models per issue type, eliminating the one‑size‑fits‑all limitation of legacy tools.

Full Backlog Synchronization

Synced both backlog and sprint items seamlessly, ensuring full visibility across teams.

Enterprise Stability

Delivered a crash‑free integration, replacing unstable legacy middleware.

Proactive Feature Delivery

Launched new features and custom support rapidly—responding to client feedback multiple times per week.

What Key Stakeholder Say

"Getint.io brought everything we lacked in TFS4JIRA… excellent support!"

Jakub Hozak

Project Lead at ŠKODA AUTO

Conclusion

Getint’s integration solution has empowered ŠKODA AUTO with secure, scalable DevOps-Jira synchronization—bridging backlog, status, and workflow across teams.

This partnership demonstrates Getint’s capability to deliver enterprise-grade, adaptable integrations that support global-scale engineering and business collaboration.

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Can Getint sync both backlog and active sprint items?

Yes—unlike TFS4JIRA, Getint provides full backlog and sprint sync.

Is workflow mapping available per issue type?

Yes—each issue type can have its own customized workflow mapping.

How reliable is the integration?

Very—Getint has reported zero crashes in production usage.

Can custom fields and selects be synced?

Yes—Getint supports syncing labels, select lists, IDs, custom fields, and more.

How fast does Getint respond to feature requests?

Very quickly—new releases and custom fields were delivered multiple times weekly during the project.

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