Atlassian Architect (Cloud Migration)

Position: Atlassian Architect Detailed Job Description - Strategy & Architecture ∙ Define migration roadmap and cloud adoption strategy. ∙ Assess current Jira, Confluence, Marketplace Apps, integrations, and infrastructure. ∙ Design future-state Atlassian Cloud architecture and governance model. ∙ Recommend best practices for scalability, security, compliance, and administration Solution Design ∙ Design solutions for application rationalization and process optimization. ∙ Evaluate Marketplace App compatibility and migration approaches. ∙ Architect integrations with enterprise tools such as Azure AD, ServiceNow, CI/CD, and third-party applications. ∙ Provide recommendations for automation, reporting, and AI/Rovo adoption Governance & Stakeholder Management ∙ Act as primary technical advisor to client leadership and project teams. ∙ Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and solution workshops. ∙ Collaborate with Atlassian, client SMEs, security teams, and delivery teams. ∙ Support executive reporting and steering committee discussions. Technical Oversight ∙ Mentor engineers, administrators, and migration specialists. ∙ Review configurations, security controls, permissions, and performance requirements. ∙ Ensure adherence to Atlassian Cloud best practices and enterprise standards Must Have Skills: Required Skills ∙ 8+ years of Atlassian ecosystem experience. ∙ Extensive experience with Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence. ∙ Proven experience leading large-scale Data Center to Cloud migrations. ∙ Strong understanding of Atlassian Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA/CCMA). ∙ Expertise in workflows, permissions, schemes, automation, and Marketplace Apps. ∙ Experience with SSO, Identity Management, and security frameworks. ∙ Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills. Nice to Have Skills: Self-starter / Independent Delivery Executive Communication Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Contract to shoulder and execute – Proven self-starter: able to receive a problem statement and independently discover, scope, and deliver a solution – Effective communicator at all levels, including direct engagement with C-suite and senior technology leaders – Strong ability to manage ambiguity, define requirements where none exist, and communicate trade-offs clearly – Collaborative and responsive to onshore Australian stakeholders with minimal turnaround time required Certifications Needed: ∙ Atlassian Certified Expert (ACE) ∙ Atlassian Cloud Organization Admin ∙ Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator ∙ Atlassian Certified Confluence Administrator ∙ Atlassian Cloud Migration Certification