Associate Principal Engineer (Atlassian Data Center)

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Serve as the primary owner and administrator of Atlassian platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability, while driving automation and collaborating with global teams.

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience administering and supporting Atlassian platforms (Jira, JSM, Confluence), primarily in Atlassian Data Center environments.
  • Deep technical expertise in Atlassian architecture, clustering, performance tuning, and high availability setups.
  • Strong experience with underlying databases, infrastructure, and system integrations.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Groovy, Python, REST APIs) for platform optimization and operational efficiency.
  • Solid understanding of monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices.
  • Experience managing platform upgrades, integrations, and licensing at enterprise scale.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
  • Atlassian certifications (ACP, Data Center certifications) are preferred.
  • Experience with Atlassian Cloud migration and SaaS optimization is a plus.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

  • Serve as the primary owner and administrator of Atlassian platforms including Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence across global teams.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and scalability of Atlassian Data Center environments.
  • Lead advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution for complex platform issues.
  • Implement proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to prevent system outages.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, scripting, and process optimization.
  • Govern platform upgrades, integrations, configurations, and license management.
  • Define and enforce platform standards, security controls, and best practices across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align platform capabilities with business needs.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior administrators and support teams.
  • Support and contribute to Atlassian cloud migration initiatives and SaaS optimization strategies.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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