Atlassian Cloud Migration Engineer - Contract

At Praecipio, we don't just implement tools; we reshape how businesses see, understand, and achieve their most critical objectives. You are more than a consultant—you are a strategic partner who empowers our clients to connect their vision directly to value. You'll work alongside a "brilliant, together" team, tackling our clients' most complex challenges and delivering the "aha!" moments that redefine their potential for success. If you are passionate about turning data into insight and strategy into reality, join us and be the driving force behind the VISTA revolution. We are seeking a skilled Atlassian Cloud Migration Engineer to perform hands-on technical execution across a complex, multi-instance Data Center to Cloud migration involving Jira Software, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence. The candidate will be responsible for the direct technical work of the migration (configuring, scripting, testing, and validating) working as part of a structured migration team under the direction of a Migration Lead. Key Responsibilities • Execute migration tasks using Atlassian migration tooling including JCMA (Jira Cloud Migration Assistant) and CCMA (Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant) • Perform application-level migration work including automated migrations, manual configurations, and post-migration validation • Rewrite and refactor ScriptRunner Groovy scripts, JQL filters, workflow conditions, validators, and post functions for compatibility with the Jira Cloud API model • Recreate JSU and JMWE workflow automation logic in Jira Cloud-native equivalents including Automation for Jira and ScriptRunner Cloud • Execute user and group cleanup tasks including deduplication, invalid email remediation, and license rationalization across multi-domain user directories • May need to perform hands-on configuration of Atlassian Guard / Atlassian Access for SSO, SCIM provisioning, and identity policies • Reconfigure integrations post-migration including webhooks, mail handlers, application links, and third-party connections such as Exalate and ServiceNow • Support archiving activities for Jira projects, Confluence spaces, dashboards, and filters • Install, configure, and validate Marketplace apps in the cloud environment pre- and post-migration • Participate in UAT execution and staging environment setup, identifying and resolving issues surfaced during testing • Perform post-migration hypercare tasks including manual app configurations, permission scheme corrections, and issue resolution Required Skills & Experience • Minimum of seven years hands-on experience executing Atlassian Data Center to Cloud migrations • Minimum of two years as a client facing consultant • Technical proficiency across Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence — both Data Center and Cloud • Practical experience with JCMA and CCMA tooling • Strong ScriptRunner experience (Data Center and Cloud editions), including writing and refactoring Groovy scripts and JQL functions • Working knowledge of workflow automation tools including JSU, JMWE, and Automation for Jira • Experience performing user directory reconciliation and cleanup in large, multi-domain Atlassian environments • Familiarity with Atlassian Guard / Atlassian Access configuration including SAML/OIDC SSO and SCIM • Experience reconfiguring integrations such as webhooks, Exalate sync rules, and mail handlers in a cloud environment • Solid understanding of Jira permission schemes, project roles, workflows, and custom field configuration • Ability to work independently on assigned technical tasks and communicate progress clearly to a lead or project manager Preferred Qualifications • Experience with test management tools such as Zephyr Squad/Essentials • Familiarity with reporting tool migrations and cloud alternatives (e.g., replacing Dataplane Reports with Atlassian Analytics or Dashboard Hub) • Experience in environments involving large user populations, high app counts, and significant custom configuration • Atlassian certification(s) an asset The Impact You Will Make Joining Praecipio Means You Will Be The Catalyst For Profound And Lasting Change For Our Clients. You Will Directly Enable Them To • Achieve Unprecedented Clarity: You will replace ambiguity and data chaos with a single source of truth. By leveraging advanced analytics and integrated systems, you'll provide executive leaders with real-time, transparent views into their entire value stream, from strategic investment to customer delivery. • Drive Data-Driven Decision-Making: You will empower clients to move from guesswork to confident, strategic choices. Your work will provide the critical insights they need to pivot faster, optimize resource allocation, and ensure their investments are generating measurable returns. • Connect Strategy to Execution: You will help clients ensure that every task, project, and program is perfectly aligned with their overarching business goals, eliminating wasted effort and maximizing impact. • Unlock True Business Agility: You won't just be helping teams run faster sprints; you will be instilling a culture of enterprise-wide agility. This allows our clients to adapt to market changes, outperform competitors, and consistently deliver value to their customers.