Principal Enterprise Technical Architect

Atlassian; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing resources

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Enterprise Technical Architect to define and design solutions for customers. Candidates must have over 15 years of experience in software engineering and architecture, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves working on scalable and secure solutions, engaging with stakeholders, and mentoring teams. Atlassian offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or related technical roles.
• 8+ years in enterprise customer-facing roles like consulting or solution architecture.
• Deep knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end technical solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering and architecture teams.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Access)

Job description

Principal Enterprise Technical Architect

Working at Atlassian

Atlassian lets you choose where you work – whether in an office, from home, or a mix of both. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed‑first company.

Overview

The Platinum Enterprise Technical Architect is a senior enterprise or technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and guiding solutions for Atlassian customers. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational strategy. The Platinum Enterprise Architect drives Atlassian product vision, mentors teams, and represents the organization in high‑impact customer and industry engagements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Solution Design: Architect end‑to‑end technical solutions for large‑scale, complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and architecture teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Innovation & Standards: Stay current with industry trends and drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO, SOC2).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work across multiple teams and domains to drive consistency, reduce redundancy, and ensure cohesive architecture.
• Customer Advocacy: Represent the voice of the customer in product and platform decisions.
• Documentation & Communication: Produce clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentorship: Coach and develop junior architects and engineers.
• Pre‑Sales & Advisory: Support pre‑sales activities, including technical scoping, solution demonstrations, and advisory services for strategic customers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or related technical roles, with a strong background in SaaS, cloud, and enterprise platforms.
• 8+ years in enterprise customer‑facing roles, including consulting, solution architecture, or technical leadership.
• Deep knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks relevant to enterprise environments.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Access, etc.) or similar enterprise platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills; ability to influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive technical vision, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits & Perks

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family, and your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we’re motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet, and our solutions are designed for all types of work.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.