Atlassian Consultant (Jira Align) - Contract

Appnovation; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider is looking for a skilled professional to lead Jira Align implementations in Bellevue, Washington. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Jira Align and a solid understanding of the Atlassian ecosystem. Successful applicants should be comfortable working in enterprise settings and possess strong stakeholder management skills. The role involves supporting agile transformations and aligning tools with delivery needs, offering a dynamic and impactful opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Jira Align is required.
• Experience with Jira Software and the Atlassian ecosystem is required.
• Experience supporting scaled agile frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Jira Align implementations and enhancements.
• Configure Jira Align to support program-level planning.
• Support agile transformation initiatives and scaled agile frameworks.

Skills

Jira Align

Atlassian ecosystem

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Tools

Jira Software

Job description

About Us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering, and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Jira Align implementations and enhancements across enterprise environments
• Partner with stakeholders to understand delivery models, agile maturity, and reporting needs
• Configure Jira Align to support program-level planning, portfolio visibility, and execution tracking
• Help define and implement governance, workflows, and best practices across teams
• Align Jira Align with Jira Software and other Atlassian tools
• Support agile transformation initiatives and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)
• Provide guidance and training to delivery teams, product leaders, and executives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a consulting and client delivery environment

Who You Are

• You bring both strategic thinking and hands‑on Atlassian expertise
• You’re comfortable working with enterprise stakeholders and leadership teams
• You understand agile delivery at scale and how tools support transformation
• You enjoy working in consulting environments and adapting to changing priorities
• You communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Requirements

• Strong experience with Jira Align (required)
• Experience with Jira Software and the Atlassian ecosystem
• Experience supporting scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar preferred)
• Experience working in enterprise or consulting environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate delivery needs into practical tooling solutions

Nice to Have

• Atlassian certifications
• Experience with agile transformation initiatives
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Experience supporting large‑scale delivery organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace – we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.