Senior Atlassian Platform Architect: Jira, JSM & Confluence

Datavant; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an Atlassian Platform Architect to own the technical direction, architecture, health, and evolution of Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence and the broader Atlassian ecosystem. This senior, hands-on role blends enterprise architecture with delivery, defining target architecture, roadmap, data standards, and implementation of complex automations and integrations.

You will lead platform remediation, reduce technical debt, and ensure security, scalability, and

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience leading Jira and Atlassian ecosystem in large/complex org.
• Deep hands-on Jira Cloud and JSM expertise (workflows, permissions, automation).
• Strong technical experience with Forge, REST APIs, webhooks and enterprise integrations.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture, governance, roadmaps and reusable design patterns.
• Experience designing JSM and ITSM aligned with ITIL practices and enterprise IT operating model.
• Knowledge of Atlassian Cloud identity and security (SAML, SSO, SCIM, provisioning).
• Direct experience with HIPAA and FedRAMP requirements and translating into platform controls.
• Experience leading remediation, migration, consolidation or transformation initiatives.
• Governing Marketplace apps and Atlassian extensions; strong communication & stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain target architecture, strategy and roadmap for Jira, JSM, Confluence and Atlassian ecosystem.
• Establish enterprise standards for data models, workflows, schemes, fields, permissions, automation and reporting.
• Lead platform health and remediation of configuration sprawl and technical debt.
• Design and implement solutions using Jira Automation, Forge, REST APIs, webhooks and Marketplace apps.
• Define JSM/ITSM architecture supporting service requests, incidents, changes, knowledge and asset management.
• Establish integration standards for APIs, identity systems, monitoring and recovery.
• Define security, privacy, availability, recoverability and audit requirements.
• Introduce architecture reviews and lifecycle management to protect platform while enabling delivery.
• Lead major platform remediation, consolidation, migration and integration initiatives.
• Evaluate Marketplace apps and Atlassian capabilities (including Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo) for security and cost.
• Partner with IT, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Enterprise Systems, Product and Engineering to translate requirements into sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to Jira admins; establish reusable patterns and mentor the team.
• Serve as senior escalation point for architectural issues and high-risk decisions.
• Support licensing, application rationalization, vendor decisions and platform investment planning.

Skills

Jira & Atlassian

Jira Cloud

Forge

REST APIs

Security & Compliance

ITIL & ITSM

Data Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Datavant is seeking an Atlassian Platform Architect to own the technical direction, architecture, health, and evolution of Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence and the broader Atlassian ecosystem. This senior, hands-on role blends enterprise architecture with delivery, defining target architecture, roadmap, data standards, and implementation of complex automations and integrations.

You will lead platform remediation, reduce technical debt, and ensure security, scalability, and