Atlassian Platform Engineer

• Location: Victoria , British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #13561

MatchBox Consulting is currently seeking an Atlassian Platform Engineer for a 6-month contract role with our Vancouver/Victoria based client. Work may be done remotely within BC but preference will be given to local candidates who can work at the Victoria office for 3-4 working days per week.. Expected working hours will be 7 hours a day from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, PDT, five (5) days per week.
 

Qualifications
Required:
 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Atlassian platform administration and optimization
• Deep expertise in JIRA administration including workflow design, project configuration, and custom field management
• Extensive experience with Confluence administration, space management, and content organization
• Demonstrated experience evaluating enterprise Atlassian implementations and providing strategic recommendations
• Strong understanding of Atlassian licensing models and cost optimization strategies
• Experience developing governance frameworks and compliance reporting for collaboration platforms
• Proven track record of workflow optimization and implementation of best practices across large organizations
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess complex configurations and identify improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience creating comprehensive documentation and implementation roadmaps

Preferred:
 

• Atlassian Certified Professional certifications (JIRA Administrator, Confluence Administrator)
• Experience with Bitbucket, Trello, and Guardian (formerly JIRA Align)
• Familiarity with Atlassian Marketplace apps and integration ecosystem
• Experience with Atlassian Cloud migrations or hybrid implementations
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and integration of Atlassian tools with CI/CD pipelines
• Background in organizational change management and user adoption strategies
• Experience with ServiceNow integration with JIRA (Exhalate or similar)
• Understanding of financial services or investment management industry requirements

Competencies:
 

• Strategic thinking and systems analysis
• Attention to detail and pattern recognition
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Clear communication of technical concepts
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Documentation and knowledge transfer
• Change management and organizational influence
• Cost-benefit analysis and business case development

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com