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Technical Migration Lead - JIRA/Atlassian

£19,200 - 20,400
Trinity Square 10, City of London
£19,200 - 20,400
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5k+
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Services
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Lead
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- 6-10 years of experience in technology delivery, with a proven track record in migration leadership within complex or regulated environments. - Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and familiarity with enterprise SDLC software (e.g., Zephyr, Git). - Proficient in administering Jira and utilising scripting (e.g., Python), APIs, and other tools for migration activities. - Ability to orchestrate cross-functional migration waves and manage governance forums effectively. - Experience in producing executive reporting/dashboards aligned with PPM and defining migration KPIs. - Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences. - Preferred experience in financial services or large, complex/global environments. - Understanding of project management controls, regulatory evidence requirements, and data retention practices. - Bachelors/University degree; Masters degree preferred.

Technologies

Atlassian
Confluence

Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end Jira Cloud migration process, managing wave planning, capacity management, and readiness. - Ensure the adoption of the standardised Jira Cloud template and govern exception requests to minimise schema drift. - Execute migrations using advanced tooling, overseeing discovery/mapping, cutovers, data QA, and aftercare. - Maintain auditable evidence of governance, manage Root Cause Analysis post-incident, and ensure adherence to policy. - Define archival strategies for older data to preserve traceability for regulatory reporting. - Deliver executive dashboards, migration KPIs, and status reports while maintaining alignment with PPM systems. - Act as the primary liaison with Finance & Risk Technology leadership, managing resistance to standardisation and communicating benefits. - Maintain consolidated RAID logs and escalate risks/issues proactively to protect regulatory timelines. - Coordinate training and enablement clinics to ensure team readiness post-migration. - Oversee Cloud integrations and app strategies in line with enterprise guidelines. - Capture lessons learned from each migration wave to refine processes and improve quality.

Description


We are a leading organisation in the financial services sector, committed to delivering innovative technology solutions. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Migration Lead to drive critical Jira Cloud migrations across our Finance & Risk Technology teams. This is a contract role for 8 months initially, located at Canary Wharf, Greater London, requiring 3 days onsite per week. We offer a daily rate between £800 - £850 (inside IR35 via umbrella). If you are motivated and skilled, ready to drive significant change and enhance operational efficiency, we want to hear from you!
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