Senior Atlassian Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: $150,000 - $200,000 Base + Annual Discretionary BonusAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with a leading global financial services firm in Chicago that is looking for a Senior Atlassian Engineer to join its technology team.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing, managing, and improving the company's Atlassian environment, including Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence.The successful candidate will take ownership of the platform, support a major Data Center to Cloud migration, develop custom workflows and integrations, and help introduce AI-driven automation across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and develop the enterprise Atlassian environment across Jira, JSM, and Confluence.Support Jira and Confluence Data Center to Cloud migrations, including planning, testing, data validation, and cutover.Design and build custom Jira workflows, scripting, automation, and platform configurations.Develop and optimize JSM service desks, ITSM processes, SLAs, and request management workflows.Build HR service management workflows, including onboarding, offboarding, access requests, and employee case management.Design and maintain Jira Assets/CMDB structures, integrations, and automation.Build integrations between Atlassian and other business applications using REST APIs, webhooks, and scripting.Introduce AI-powered automation using tools such as Atlassian Rovo, Claude, and MCP servers.Maintain platform security, governance, performance, and data integrity.Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external consultants to deliver platform improvements.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience as an Atlassian Engineer, Jira Developer, Jira Administrator, or Atlassian Architect.Strong hands-on experience with Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence in enterprise environments.Proven experience migrating Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Cloud.Strong Jira development skills, including custom workflows, scripting, and automation.Experience designing and implementing complex JSM and ITSM workflows.Experience building enterprise service workflows, including HR onboarding, offboarding, and employee service requests.Experience developing integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, or middleware.Familiarity with scripting languages such as Groovy, Python, or JavaScript.Experience with Git, testing, change management, and controlled production deployments.Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Nice to HaveExperience with Jira Assets/CMDB, including object schemas, imports, and integrations.Experience with Atlassian Rovo, Claude, MCP servers, or AI-driven workflow automation.Experience integrating Atlassian with Slack, SharePoint, HR platforms, or identity management systems.Background working within financial services or another regulated industry.Atlassian certifications such as ACP-120, ACP-620, or ACP-420.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $150,000 - $200,000, depending on experience.Bonus: Annual discretionary performance bonus.Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (3 days onsite).Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with discretionary employer contributions.Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.Health savings and flexible spending accounts.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is an opportunity to join a well-established, technology-driven financial services organization where engineering plays a key role in business operations.You'll have the chance to take ownership of a large-scale Atlassian platform, contribute to Cloud modernization projects, and introduce new automation and AI capabilities.The role offers a combination of hands-on technical engineering, platform ownership, and long-term career development within a collaborative technology team.Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.