Technical Architect

Job Summary

Job Title

Senior Java Engineer / Jira Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Solution Architect

 Jira & AI Solutions

Location Offshore

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer / SME / Solution Architect with strong expertise in Atlassian Jira, integration development, automation, and AI-powered solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of Jira administration, Jira APIs, migration strategies, solution architecture, and hands-on development experience.

This role requires a blend of technical leadership, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on engineering, driving enterprise-scale Jira transformation and integration initiatives.

Experience Required

10+ years of overall software engineering experience with 5+ years of Jira administration, integration, migration, and solution architecture experience in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Integration & API Development

• Design and develop integrations using Jira REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT operations).
• Build custom integrations between Jira and external enterprise applications.
• Use tools such as Postman for API testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Develop Java-based services, utilities, and automation scripts to support Jira ecosystem enhancements.
• Troubleshoot API issues and optimize integration performance.

Migration & Transformation

• Lead Jira migration initiatives, including:
• Project-to-project migrations
• Jira Server/Data Center to Jira Cloud migrations
• Cross-instance Jira migrations
• Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Develop migration strategies, rollback plans, and cutover approaches.
• Ensure minimal business disruption during migration activities.

Solution Design & Technical Leadership

• Drive technical discussions with business and technology stakeholders.
• Create:
• High-Level Solution Design (HLD) documents
• Technical architecture diagrams
• Integration specifications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and support teams.
• Review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

Jira Solution Architecture & Administration

• Design and implement scalable Jira solutions for enterprise environments.
• Configure and manage:
• Permission Schemes
• Workflow Schemes
• Screen Schemes
• Field Configuration Schemes
• Issue Type Schemes
• Create and maintain custom fields, workflows, screens, and automation rules.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into Jira solutions and technical designs.
• Ensure governance, security, and best practices across Jira implementations.

AI & Atlassian Intelligence

• Demonstrate strong understanding of Atlassian AI capabilities, particularly:
• Rovo
• Rovo Search
• Rovo Agents
• AI-driven productivity solutions
• Design and implement Rovo Agent use cases to improve productivity, knowledge discovery, and workflow automation.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI capabilities within Jira and broader Atlassian ecosystem.

Skill Requirements

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE development.
• Deep expertise in Jira Administration and Configuration.
• Strong understanding of:
• Permission Schemes
• Workflow Schemes
• Screen Schemes
• Field Configuration Schemes
• Custom Fields
• Workflows
• Extensive experience with Jira REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT).
• Hands-on experience using Postman for API testing and development.
• Experience writing custom scripts and automation solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Jira Migration Experience

• Proven experience delivering Jira migration projects.
• Experience migrating Jira projects between instances and/or Jira Cloud.
• Understanding of migration tools, data mapping, and migration validation techniques.

Solution Architecture Skills

• Experience creating architecture and solution design documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
• Ability to lead architecture workshops and technical discussions.
• Experience defining scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.

AI & Atlassian Ecosystem

• Knowledge of Atlassian Rovo and AI-powered capabilities.
• Understanding of Rovo Agents and AI-driven workflow automation.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud ecosystem and emerging AI capabilities.

Other Requirements