Atlassian Configuration Developer

Job Title: Atlassian Configuration Developer

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £51,772 + depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

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.

Core duties:

• 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

Your Skills and Experience:

• 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

The Atlassian Competency Centre:

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.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

A place where everyone can thrive:

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.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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