Atlassian Solution Architect (Jira / Confluence)

VerraCloud is an AI-first technology consulting and engineering company that helps organizations modernize how they build, operate, and scale technology. At the core of its approach is AI DLC, an AI-driven development lifecycle that embeds AI across software development, security, testing, cloud operations, observability, and delivery. VerraCloud combines this methodology with technology consulting, cloud and software engineering, agentic AI solutions, managed services, and specialized technology talent. The company focuses on guiding clients from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes, creating impactful and sustainable technology transformations.

Role Description The Atlassian Solution Architect (Jira / Confluence) is a full-time remote role responsible for designing and implementing scalable Jira and Confluence solutions that align with client business processes and technical requirements. This role includes leading discovery sessions, gathering and analyzing requirements, and translating them into Atlassian configurations, workflows, and integrations with other systems. The architect will collaborate with consulting, engineering, and operations teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, optimize existing Atlassian environments, and ensure governance, security, and best practices. Daily activities involve creating solution designs, configuring projects and spaces, managing plug-ins and automation, providing technical guidance, and supporting clients through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.

Contract details

• 6-month contract, with possible extension

• Fully remote, based in Pakistan

What you'll do

• Design the end-to-end Jira operating model: work hierarchy, project structure, workflows, issue types, custom fields, screens, and permission schemes
• Define Jira and Confluence governance standards, naming conventions, and platform policies
• Lead requirements workshops with the client's CTO and senior stakeholders
• Architect executive portfolio dashboards, project-health reporting, and KPI frameworks for board-level reporting
• Design Tempo configuration for resource allocation and investment tracking (new features vs. BAU/maintenance)
• Architect CI/CD integrations (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) with Jira for automated status updates
• Implement DORA and Flow metrics reporting
• Design and build Jira Automation rules to reduce manual effort for developers
• Produce architecture documentation, configuration guides, and handover materials
• Guide the client's internal teams on adoption and best practices

Required

• 8+ years of Atlassian experience, including hands-on Jira Cloud administration
• Proven experience designing enterprise Jira operating models and governance from scratch
• Experience leading requirements workshops with senior or executive stakeholders
• Strong JQL, dashboards, Advanced Roadmaps / Plans, and portfolio/PMO reporting
• Experience with Confluence and Tempo
• Jira Automation and integrations (REST APIs, marketplace apps)
• Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile
• Excellent written and spoken English; confident presenting to executives

Nice to have

• Atlassian certifications (ACP-120, ACP-620, or similar)
• Experience with DORA/Flow metrics tools or eazyBI
• DevOps / CI/CD background
• Prior consulting work with international enterprise clients

How to apply

• Apply here with your CV, two examples of Jira operating models, dashboards, or configurations you've designed (anonymized screenshots are fine) - careers@verraCloud.com