Atlassian Migration Specialist

Job Title: Atlassian Migration Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Atlassian Migration Specialist to lead end-to-end Jira and Confluence migrations to Atlassian Cloud. This role requires expertise in multi-phase migration planning, dependency management, and seamless execution of weekend cutovers to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will validate migration success at every stage, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth transitions across the Atlassian ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Jira Server/Data Center to Atlassian Cloud migrations, structuring the process into phases based on dependency mapping.
• Lead Confluence space migrations, maintaining data accuracy and uninterrupted user access.
• Identify and manage dependencies for third-party add-ons—especially Xypher (Testing Tool)—and coordinate with vendors for migration readiness and support.
• Schedule and manage migration cutovers on weekends to minimize operational disruption.
• Develop detailed pre-migration checklists and post-migration validation reports, confirming explicit “Migration Successful” status in Atlassian tools before completion.
• Diagnose and resolve migration challenges in real time by collaborating with internal teams and Atlassian support.
• Document all migration procedures, rollback strategies, and lessons learned in Confluence.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions on post-migration best practices and optimize Atlassian usage for internal teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).
• Proven experience executing Jira Server/Data Center to Atlassian Cloud migrations.
• Strong expertise in Confluence migration planning and space/data verification.
• Familiarity with third-party plugin migrations (e.g., Xypher, Zephyr, ScriptRunner).
• Ability to design phased migration strategies aligned with business and tool dependencies.
• Proficiency in post-migration validation and issue troubleshooting.
• Experience working with Atlassian support teams and marketplace vendors throughout migration projects.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear stakeholder updates and ensure alignment across teams.

Preferred Skills

• Atlassian certifications such as ACP-620, ACP-100, or ACP-300.
• Knowledge of Atlassian REST APIs for validation and data extraction.
• Experience with automation tools for streamlining migration processes.