Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Atlassian Tech Lead – to lead and manage support operations for Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Bitbucket).
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring platform stability, driving incident resolution, handling escalations, and guiding the team on technical and operational aspects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead L2/L3 support for Atlassian suite including Jira, Confluence, JSM, Bitbucket
- Provide expertise in administration, configuration, and customization of Atlassian tools
- Troubleshoot complex issues including performance, integrations, and workflows
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes
Support & Operations
- Manage incident, problem, and change management processes
- Ensure adherence to SLA/KPI metrics (resolution time, uptime, customer satisfaction)
- Handle critical production incidents and escalations
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability
Team Management
- Lead and mentor support team members (L1/L2)
- Allocate tasks, review deliverables, and ensure quality of support
- Drive knowledge sharing and documentation practices
Customization & Integrations
- Implement and manage:
- Custom workflows, schemes, and automation rules
- REST API integrations with external systems
- Marketplace apps/plugins
- Ensure proper governance and compliance in customization
Stakeholder Management
- Act as primary point of contact for business stakeholders
- Participate in governance meetings and provide status updates
- Align support activities with business priorities
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Optimize Atlassian platform usage and performance
- Maintain support documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base
Skill Requirements
- Jira Software & Jira Service Management (JSM)
- Confluence administration
- Bitbucket / Git integration
- Workflow design, screens, schemes, permissions
- Atlassian REST APIs & scripting (Groovy, Python, or Java)
- Plugins (ScriptRunner, Insight/Assets, Automation tools, etc.)
- User management, LDAP/SSO integration
- ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
- Performance tuning & troubleshooting
- Cloud and/or Data Center deployments
Other Requirements
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder handling skills
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a production support environment