Atlassian Subject Matter Expert

AnaVation, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Atlassian tools to enhance enterprise collaboration and productivity. This pivotal role involves leading the configuration and support of tools like Jira and Confluence while optimizing performance and ensuring seamless integration within DevOps ecosystems. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience and technical knowledge to drive improvements in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive culture where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with generous match

Competitive pay

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid leave and holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Atlassian tools at the enterprise level.
• Experience managing and customizing Atlassian products for large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in technical areas like computer science.
• Participate in all phases of software development with Agile methodologies.

Skills

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

REST APIs

Team Leadership

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science

11+ Years of Relevant Experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Job Description

Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Atlassian tools to lead the configuration, customization, and support of Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo across the enterprise. This role is pivotal in supporting tool governance, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless integration with broader DevOps ecosystems. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a passion for improving enterprise collaboration and productivity through Atlassian solutions, preferably in federal government environments following Agile processes using the SAFe framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge of specific technical areas such as computer science, engineering, or related sciences.
2. Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, including high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on complex problems.
3. Participate in all phases of software development, emphasizing planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation.
4. Apply principles, methods, and knowledge of functional areas to specific requirements, utilizing advanced mathematical principles to solve technical problems in engineering and scientific applications.
5. Work in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe methodologies.

This position is mostly remote but may require occasional trips to our customer location in Clarksburg, WV. Remote status is expected to continue but may change based on customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Skills/Certifications:
• Seven years of hands-on experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) at the enterprise level, including configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• At least 5 years of experience managing, configuring, and customizing Atlassian products for large organizations, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Experience integrating Atlassian tools with other enterprise systems and automating processes using Jira Automation, scripts, and REST APIs.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of administrators and providing tiered support, managing user permissions and security configurations.

• Clearance: An active Secret clearance is required.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for employees and dependents.
• 100% company-paid dental, vision, and long-term/short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive pay and generous paid leave and holidays.
• Tuition and training reimbursement, life and AD&D insurance.

About AnaVation

AnaVation specializes in solving complex technical challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US-owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, delivering advanced research and systems engineering to support our customers' missions. We offer challenging projects, a top-tier work environment, and a collaborative team.

If you're looking to grow your career and make a difference, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.