Atlassian Configuration Developer

As an Atlassian Configuration Developer, you'll help shape and evolve a business-critical platform used across multiple teams, driving improvements that make a tangible difference to how people work every day. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll turn ideas and challenges into innovative solutions, designing workflows, automations, and processes that enhance efficiency and user experience.

• Perform administration of Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence, and add-on support.
• Business Process Analysis as it relates to workflow configuration, support of ongoing requirements, and environment management.
• Design and develop workflows and develop mechanisms to automate manual processes.
• Provide Jira subject matter expertise in discussions regarding governance within Jira
• Providing data analysis, process improvements, creative problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration
• Working with Agile projects and processes with multiple teams across the business

• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite, Jira and Confluence would be desirable
• Ability to create workflows, custom fields, schemes ideally within the Atlassian suite
• Experience gathering and translating requirements from key stakeholders
• Experienced managing stakeholders at all levels, building relationships and influencing

BAE Systems Atlassian Competency Centre is a key player in how the organisation collaborates, delivers change, and supports its customers. You'll be part of a team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, where your expertise will influence platform governance, enable Agile delivery, and help unlock the full potential of the Atlassian ecosystem.

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026