JIRA Architect

Location : Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week San Francisco, CA

Employment Type : Contract – 6 to 12+ Months

Start Date : ASAP

Pay Rate : $100 an hour

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Jira Architect to lead enterprise-level architecture, administration, and optimization of the Atlassian toolset. This role requires deep expertise in Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, as well as the ability to design scalable solutions, implement best practices, and support cross-functional teams in a complex, fast-moving environment.

This position is hybrid and ideal for an architect-level professional who excels in both technical execution and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Jira and Atlassian solutions , including workflows, automation, permission schemes, service projects, and integrations.
• Lead discovery, requirements gathering, and design workshops with IT, engineering, and business teams.
• Implement scalable configurations that support enterprise processes, Agile frameworks, incident / problem / change management, and release workflows.
• Optimize system performance, conduct platform audits, and drive enterprise governance and best practices.
• Develop integrations between Jira and other systems using REST APIs, middleware, and automation tools.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and mentorship to Jira admins and Agile teams.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure data protection, access controls, and audit readiness.

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Why This Role