JIRA & Confluence Implementation Lead

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address can be reached on # .

We have Contract role JIRA & Confluence Implementation Lead for our client at Frisco, TX. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details: JIRA & Confluence Implementation Lead- Frisco, TX
Location : Frisco, TX - 75034
Project Duration : 2 years (Contract to Hire) Pay Rate : $65 - $68 an hour on W2
Job Description JIRA & Confluence Implementation Lead Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled JIRA & Confluence Implementation Lead / Migration Architect with at least 10 + years of lead enterprise-wide Atlassian platform implementations, migrations, architecture design, and governance initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable Atlassian environments, leading migration programs, implementing best practices, and driving collaboration across Agile, DevOps, and IT Service Management teams.
• This role requires deep expertise in Atlassian architecture, cloud and data center migrations, workflow engineering, integrations, automation, and enterprise governance.

Key Responsibilities Atlassian Solution Architecture & Design

• Design and architect scalable JIRA and Confluence environments for enterprise use.
• Define platform strategy, architecture standards, governance models, and operational procedures.
• Create high-availability, secure, and performance-optimized Atlassian environments.
• Design multi-project and multi-team collaboration frameworks.
• Establish enterprise taxonomy, permission models, naming standards, and workspace structures.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of:
• JIRA Software
• JIRA Service Management (JSM)
• Confluence
• Configure:
• Workflows
• Schemes
• Automation rules
• Dashboards
• Reports
• SLAs
• Custom fields
• Screen configurations
• Implement Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and ITSM workflows.
• Lead migrations including:
• JIRA Server/Data Center to Atlassian Cloud
• Confluence migrations
• Cross-instance consolidations
• Legacy ticketing/documentation platform migrations
• Perform migration assessments, dependency mapping, and migration planning.
• Develop migration runbooks, rollback plans, and cutover strategies.
• Execute data validation, reconciliation, and post-migration optimization.

Integration & Automation

• Integrate Atlassian platforms with enterprise systems such as:
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub/GitLab
• ServiceNow
• LDAP/Active Directory
• SSO/SAML providers
• Microsoft Teams/Slack
• CI/CD pipelines
• Develop automation using:
• Automation for JIRA
• REST APIs
• Webhooks
• Script runner/Groovy
• Optimize workflows and reduce manual operational effort.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Define and enforce Atlassian governance standards and administration policies.
• Implement role-based access controls and audit compliance requirements.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, retention, and platform monitoring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Collaborate with business units, PMO, DevOps, Engineering, and IT leadership.
• Conduct architecture workshops and solution design sessions.
• Lead platform adoption and change management initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to Atlassian administrators and support teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with Atlassian products administration and architecture.

Strong expertise in:

• JIRA Software
• JIRA Service Management
• Confluence
• Atlassian Cloud/Data Center
• Proven experience leading large-scale migration and implementation projects.
• Experience designing enterprise workflow architectures and governance models.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and ITSM frameworks.
• Experience with integrations, APIs, automation, and scripting.

Technical Skills

• Atlassian Cloud & Data Center
• JIRA Administration & Workflow Design
• Confluence Space Architecture
• Migration Planning & Execution
• Automation for JIRA
• REST APIs & Webhooks
• Script runner / Groovy
• LDAP / SSO / SAML
• Experience with cloud platforms such as:
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with infrastructure and DevOps tooling.
• Agile / Scrum / Kanban / SAFe
• ITSM & JSM
• CI/CD Integrations
• SQL & Reporting Tools

Soft Skills

• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Solution architecture and strategic planning
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Team mentoring and collaboration

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address can be reached on # .