Intelligent Orchestration Partner

KPMG International Cooperative; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Atlassian Migrations Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-level migrations for Jira and Confluence platforms. The role involves assessing current environments, overseeing migrations from on-premises to cloud, and optimizing peer experiences post-migration. Candidates must have over 6 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position prioritizes effective communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Jira/Confluence administration and migration.
• Proven success in migrating Jira/Confluence from on-premises to cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and management of migrations.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams on integration.
• Plan and coordinate migration timelines and resources.

Skills

Jira administration

Confluence administration

Cloud migration

Project management

Python scripting

Automation tools

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian Cloud

AWS

Azure

Job description

What You Will Do

• Solution Design and Planning: Assess current Jira/Confluence environments to define comprehensive migration strategies. Develop scalable, efficient solutions tailored to enterprise requirements. Identify risks and establish mitigation plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Migration Execution: Oversee the end-to-end migration process, including data extraction, transformation, and loading. Ensure minimal downtime, maintaining data integrity throughout the migration. Perform post‑migration validation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Best Practices And Optimization: Implement industry best practices to streamline Jira/Confluence migrations. Optimize configurations, workflows, and user experiences for enhanced performance. Provide training and documentation to support a smooth transition and adoption by end users.
• Collaboration And Support: Collaborate with IT, development teams, business units, and external stakeholders. Support the integration of Jira/Confluence with other enterprise systems and tools. Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements for Jira/Confluence environments post‑migration.
• Project Management: Plan and coordinate migration timelines, deliverables, and resources. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders, maintaining alignment and transparency.

Qualifications And Skills

• Technical Expertise: 6+ years of experience in Jira/Confluence administration and migration. Proven success in migrating Jira/Confluence from on‑premises to cloud or between cloud environments. Deep understanding of Jira and Confluence, including advanced configuration, customization, and administration. Proficiency with Atlassian Cloud and Data Center editions. Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). Knowledge of database management and data migration tools.
• Project Management And Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including resource planning and stakeholder coordination. Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with additional Atlassian products, such as Bitbucket or Bamboo. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and related tools. Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

About the role: We seek an experienced and detail‑oriented Atlassian Migrations Solutions Architect to lead the design, execution, and management of enterprise‑level migrations for Jira and Confluence platforms. This role involves transitioning from on‑premises to cloud or between cloud environments, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and effectiveness.

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