Senior Technical Lead - Rest, Jira, Windchill

HCL Technologies Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to drive Data Center to Atlassian Cloud migrations for a European bank. You will guide Jira, JSM, and Confluence transitions, cloud-ready configurations, and governance.

You will also plan migrations of marketplace apps, implement REST/API integrations, and lead cross-functional teams through the transition, while mentoring staff and delivering scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on administration of Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence on Data Center/Server and Atlassian Cloud.
• Proven experience delivering Jira and Confluence migrations from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian Guard.
• Groovy scripting with ScriptRunner (listeners, scripted fields, workflow post-functions).
• REST APIs integration for Jira and Confluence (Data Center and Cloud).
• Experience with key Marketplace apps (Assets & Inventory, EazyBI, ScriptRunner, Custom Charts, Projectrak, Structure, Tempo, Zephyr).
• Strong understanding of user management and SSO integration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end migrations of Jira, JSM, and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud.
• Assess implementations and design cloud-ready configurations for workflows, schemes, and reports.
• Re-implement ScriptRunner logic with Atlassian Cloud capabilities and marketplace apps.
• Plan and migrate marketplace apps and their data to Cloud.
• Configure Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence on both platforms.
• Design and maintain user management and SSO integrations.
• Build integrations using Jira and Confluence REST APIs and webhooks.
• Lead workshops and promote Agile/ITSM best practices.
• Produce documentation, runbooks, and provide training.

Skills

Jira administration

Confluence administration

Jira Cloud migration

Groovy scripting

REST API integration

SSO integration

Atlassian Guard

Marketplace apps

Agile ITSM

Tools

ScriptRunner

Jira Plans

Projectrak

Tempo

Zephyr

EazyBI

Assets & Inventory

Custom Charts

Structure

Job description

Senior Technical Lead - Rest, Jira, Windchill - Ireland

Dublin, Leinster

Job Summary

A European bank is currently migrating its Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud. We are seeking an experienced Atlassian Consultant / Subject Matter Expert to support and contribute to this transition. The role combines strong Jira and Confluence administration skills with hands-on experience delivering Data Center to Atlassian Cloud migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end migrations of Jira, JSM, and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud, including discovery, assessment, planning, test migrations, cutover, and post-migration support.
• Assess existing Jira, JSM, and Confluence implementations and design cloud-ready solutions covering workflows, schemes, custom fields, permissions, dashboards, and reports.
• Re-implement existing ScriptRunner/Groovy-based business logic using Atlassian Cloud–native capabilities (e.g. Automation, workflow functions, Jira Plans/Advanced Roadmaps) and appropriate Marketplace apps.
• Plan and execute migrations of key Marketplace apps and their data (e.g. Assets & Inventory, EazyBI, ScriptRunner, Custom Charts, Projectrak, Structure, Tempo, Zephyr) to Atlassian Cloud offerings, working with vendors where required.
• Configure and administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence on both Data Center and Atlassian Cloud.
• Design, implement, and maintain user management and SSO integrations with enterprise identity providers (SAML/SCIM, Azure AD).
• Build and support integrations using Jira and Confluence REST APIs and webhooks for automation and data synchronisation.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements, propose solutions, and promote Agile and ITSM best practices within Jira and JSM.
• Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and handover materials, and provide training and mentoring to internal teams.

Skill Requirements

• Strong, hands-on administration experience with Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence on both Data Center/Server and Atlassian Cloud.
• Proven experience delivering Jira and Confluence migrations from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian Guard.
• Solid Groovy scripting experience using ScriptRunner (listeners, scripted fields, workflow post-functions, and admin utilities).
• Strong scripting and integration experience using Jira and Confluence REST APIs (Data Center and Cloud).
• Practical experience with key Marketplace apps such as Assets & Inventory, EazyBI, ScriptRunner, Custom Charts, Projectrak, Structure, Tempo, Zephyr, and Jira Plans (or equivalent tools).
• Strong understanding of user management, SSO, and Active Directory integration.
• Good understanding of Agile and ITSM/ITIL processes and how they are implemented in Jira Software and Jira Service Management.

Other Requirements

• Analytical and structured problem-solver with a focus on pragmatic, scalable solutions.
• Self-starting, delivery-focused individual able to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8billion.