Atlassian Platform Migration Engineer (Jira/Confluence)
Location: Onsite 3 days a wk; Hybrid – Office location is Charlotte NCRequired Pay Scale: $65-70hr W2***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***Summary:The Atlassian Platform Migration Specialist is a senior, hands-on technical role responsible for planning, executing, and supporting largescale migrations from Atlassian Data Center to Atlassian Cloud. The role requires deep expertise in Jira and Confluence Data Center architectures, Atlassian Cloud capabilities, and migration tooling. This role bridges delivery and solution architecture, owning detailed technical execution while contributing to migration strategy, target state Cloud architecture, and platform standards. The specialist supports and executes migrations end-to-end while shaping scalable, supportable platform designs under the guidance of senior architects or platform leads, and plays a key role in postmigration optimization.Responsibilities: Data Center to Cloud Migration (Primary Focus)Lead end-to-end migrations from Jira and Confluence Data Center to Atlassian Cloud, including assessment, planning, execution, validation, and stabilizationPerform pre-migration discovery and analysis of Data Center environments:Projects, workflows, custom fields, screens, permissionsApps/plugins, integrations, and automationPerformance, scale, and data volume considerationsDesign migration strategies (phased, wave-based, pilot-first, or hybrid) aligned to business risk, regulatory requirements, and scale constraintsExecute migrations using Atlassian-supported migration tooling (e.g., Jira Cloud Migration Assistant, Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant) and enterprise-approved approachesIdentify and remediate app compatibility gaps, including replacement, refactoring, or retirement of Data Center-only pluginsManage data integrity, validation, and reconciliation post-migration (issues, history, attachments, users, permissions)Support parallel-run and rollback strategies where required for high-risk migrationsAtlassian Platform Administration (Cloud & Data Center)Administer Jira Software and Confluence in both Data Center and Cloud environments during transition phasesDesign and maintain complex Jira workflows, schemes, automation, dashboards, and advanced JQL filtersManage Confluence spaces, macros, templates, and access models optimized for Cloud usage patternsMaintain customizations and configurations across multiple environments and migration wavesIntegrations, DevOps, and Enterprise EnablementRe-engineer integrations between Atlassian tools and Bitbucket, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and enterprise platforms for Cloud compatibilityPartner with security, risk, and compliance teams to ensure Cloud configurations align with enterprise control requirementsProvide technical leadership and guidance to platform teams, project teams, and application owners during migrationDeliver training, documentation, and adoption support for Cloud features and new operating modelsQualifications:• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience administering Atlassian Jira and Confluence Data Center platforms • Proven, hands-on experience leading Data Center Cloud migrations for Jira and/or Confluence (large-scale or regulated environments strongly preferred) • Expert-level knowledge of: o Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and automation o Advanced JQL, dashboards, and reportingDesired Qualifications:• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications and integrations• Experience as a solution architect • Experience handling plugin rationalization and Cloud app replacement strategies • Scripting and automation using Groovy, ScriptRunner, or Jira Automation • Experience supporting high-availability, multi-node Data Center environments prior to migrationAbout Matlen SilverExperience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application orat any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600