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iO Associates - UK/EU

Atlassian Migration Specialist

Hybrid

England, United kingdom

£ 600 /day

Freelance

20-01-2026

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Skills

Jira ServiceNow Azure Confluence

Job Specifications

Role: Contract Atlassian Migration Consultant
Rate: £500 to 600 per day Outside IR35 (DOE)
Duration: Initial 6 months, with strong likelihood of extension
Location: UK-based only; regular travel to customer sites across London, Midlands, Glasgow, and Edinburgh (project dependent)

iO Associates are partnering with a specialist consultancy delivering large-scale transformation and migration programmes for financial services and public sector clients. Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Atlassian Migration Consultant to support multi-year Data Centre to Cloud migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver Atlassian migration projects from Data Centres to Cloud across enterprise environments
Assess existing Jira, Confluence and Jira Service Management (JSM) estates and define cloud migration strategies
Execute complex migrations, including data, workflows, permissions, apps and integrations
Work directly with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted technical advisor
Manage and contribute to programme‑level delivery across multiple customers
Produce migration documentation, runbooks and post‑migration support handover
Collaborate with broader XLR8 consultancy teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes

Mandatory Requirements

Proven Atlassian Data Centre to Cloud migration experience (hands‑on delivery)
Atlassian certifications (ACP level or higher preferred): ACP certifications across Jira, Confluence, or JSM strongly valued
Strong technical experience across: Jira Software, Confluence, Jira Service Management (JSM)

Nice‑to‑Have / Standout Experience

Previous delivery within regulated or enterprise-scale environments
Broader platform migration or transformation experience beyond Atlassian
Experience integrating or migrating alongside Microsoft platforms (Azure AD, M365) or ServiceNow
Multiple Atlassian certifications (Associate / Professional / Specialist designations)

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full... Know more