Atlassian Jira Engineer

Om jobbet

Atlassian Engineer - Atlassian ecosystem Jira Data Centre setup - Jira Service Management, Confluence, etc.

Type of employment: Contract

Period: December 2025 to December 2026

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Way of working: Hybrid

Language: English

About the assignment:

We are seeking a skilled Atlassian Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the management, optimisation, and continuous improvement of our Atlassian ecosystem - primarily Jira Service Management, Confluence, and related tools in our Jira Data Centre setup. The role combines hands-on platform configuration and development with stakeholder engagement, agile project execution, and process optimisation in our ITSM tool supporting the organisation.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure stability, performance, and scalability of Atlassian platforms.

* Drive enhancements and customisations in Jira Service Management and Confluence based on organisational needs.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Product, Business) to align workflows and service delivery.

* Act as subject-matter expert on Atlassian tools, providing guidance and best practices.

* Manage and execute platform-related projects including migrations, upgrades, and integrations.

* Maintain governance, compliance, and security standards across the platform.

Work tasks:

* Administer and configure Jira Service Management and Confluence in a Data Centre setup.

* Design, implement, and maintain custom workflows, issue types, fields, and automation rules.

* Develop scripts and small customisations using Groovy or REST APIs (e.g., ScriptRunner or Forge apps).

* Support integrations with other systems (e.g., Azure, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines).

* Monitor system health, manage permissions, and ensure data integrity.

Must-have requirements:

* Proven experience working with Atlassian DC tools (Jira, Jira Service Management DC, Confluence DC).

* Strong understanding of workflow configuration, permission schemes, and automation rules.

* Technical knowledge in scripting (e.g., Groovy) and REST API usage.

* Certifications such as Atlassian Certified Administrator or similar.

* Proven knowledge of ITSM concepts or ITIL Certification.

* Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Nice-to-have:

* Experience with Atlassian Cloud environments.

* Familiarity with Agile and SAFe frameworks.

* Knowledge of Azure, Bitbucket, or other DevOps tools.

As part of the recruitment process, the client will conduct background checks on candidates who progress to later stages.

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