Senior Atlassian Platform Architect: Jira & JSM Expert

Datavant; Denver (CO); 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, governance, data and integration standards while designing complex automations and integrations.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years leading Jira and Atlassian ecosystem in a large/complex org.
• Deep hands-on Jira Cloud/JSM across workflows, fields, permissions, automation.
• Strong experience with Forge, REST APIs, webhooks and enterprise integrations.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture, governance and roadmaps.
• Knowledge of ITIL-aligned JSM/ITSM solutions and enterprise IT model.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud identity, SSO, SCIM and security controls.
• Direct exposure to HIPAA and FedRAMP requirements and controls.
• Ability to mentor Jira admins and drive high-risk changes.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain target architecture and roadmap for Jira, JSM, Confluence.
• Set enterprise standards for data models, workflows, permissions, and automation.
• Lead remediation of configuration sprawl and technical debt across the platform.
• Design and implement complex solutions using Jira Automation, REST APIs, plugins.
• Define ITSM architecture supporting service requests, incidents, changes and assets.
• Establish integration standards for APIs, identity, monitoring and recovery.
• Ensure security, privacy, availability, and performance requirements.
• Introduce change controls and lifecycle processes for platform delivery.
• Lead major remediation, migration and consolidation initiatives.
• Evaluate Marketplace apps and Atlassian capabilities for security and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Security & privacy awareness

Tools

Jira Cloud

Jira Service Management

Confluence

Forge

REST APIs

Webhooks

ScriptRunner

Rovo

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, governance, data and integration standards while designing complex automations and integrations.