Jira Migration Lead / Atlassian Jira

Role: Jira Migration role

Location: Remote Job

Duration: Long Term

JD:

• It's not an administrator or developer role. It's a Jira migration role
• Need experience in Jira Migration from Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud / not from Jira Server to Jira Cloud or Jira Server to AWS cloud or Jira Data Center to AWS cloud or Jira instance to instance migration
• Jira pre migration activities experience - Instance planning, Sanity check, Documentation, User validation, mapping, etc.
• Jira post migration activities experience - application links checks, DC integration checks, unit testing, sanity checks, random mapping checks. log audits etc.
• JCMA experience - He should be well versed with the tool / know what tabs are there / how to do deployments and end point mappings and other features leveraging the tools
• Integration experience - with plugins, advanced mappings, behaviors, synchronization, etc.
• Basic SQL query knowledge
• Groovy scripting / script runner or python
• Know how to work as Jira cloud admin / knowledge on Jira cloud features / knowledge on Jira Data Center features / challenges with top of the shelf features and how to overcome

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the planning, execution, and management of the Jira and Confluence migration from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive migration strategies and plans.
• Execute data transfer, system configuration, and user setup within the Atlassian Cloud environment.
• Address and resolve post-migration tasks, including adjustments to screens, schemas, and workflows.
• Utilize Atlassian migration tools (e.g., Jira Cloud Migration Assistant, Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant) to facilitate efficient data transfer and system configuration.
• Identify and proactively mitigate potential migration challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Apply a strong understanding of Jira architecture, migration methodologies, and cloud technologies throughout the migration process.
• Leverage knowledge of Jira Cloud and Data Center environments, including their fundamental concepts, key differences, and their respective roles in migration.
• (For Developer roles) Utilize development expertise, including Script runner and other Jira ecosystem tools, to automate tasks and streamline processes.
• (For Developer roles) Apply knowledge and experience with the Forge platform in Jira Cloud, potentially including app development work.
• Collaborate effectively with various teams to ensure alignment and successful migration outcomes.
• Contribute to the documentation of migration processes and best practices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Solid understanding of Jira configuration and development principles, with experience in managing global and local configurations within migration projects.
• 4-5 years of demonstrable experience migrating Jira from Data Center to Cloud environments.
• 4-5 years of hands-on experience with data transfer, system configuration, and user setup in Atlassian environments, including post-migration fixes related to screens, schemas, and workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of Jira architecture, various migration strategies, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in utilizing Atlassian migration tools (e.g., Jira Cloud Migration Assistant, Confluence Cloud Migration Assistant) for data transfer and system configuration, with awareness of common migration challenges and mitigation techniques.
• Strong understanding of Jira Cloud and Data Center environments, their core concepts, differences, and their impact on migration strategies.
• (For Developer roles) Experience with development tools within the Jira ecosystem, such as Script runner, for automation purposes.
• (For Developer roles) Knowledge and practical experience with the Forge platform in Jira Cloud, including app development.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: