Principal Enterprise Technical Architect

Principal Enterprise Technical Architect

Working at Atlassian

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The Platinum Enterprise Technical Architect is a senior enterprise or technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and guiding solutions for Atlassian customers. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational strategy. The Platinum Enterprise Architect drives Atlassian product vision, mentors teams, and represents the organization in high‑impact customer and industry engagements.

• Strategic Solution Design:
  Architect end‑to‑end technical solutions for large‑scale, complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and architecture teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Innovation & Standards:
  Stay current with industry trends and drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Ensure solutions meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO, SOC2).
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work across multiple teams and domains to drive consistency, reduce redundancy, and ensure cohesive architecture.
• Customer Advocacy:
  Represent the voice of the customer in product and platform decisions.
• Documentation & Communication:
  Produce clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentorship:
  Coach and develop junior architects and engineers.
• Pre‑Sales & Advisory:
  Support pre‑sales activities, including technical scoping, solution demonstrations, and advisory services for strategic customers.

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or related technical roles, with a strong background in SaaS, cloud, and enterprise platforms.
• 8+ years in enterprise customer‑facing roles, including consulting, solution architecture, or technical leadership.
• Deep knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks relevant to enterprise environments.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Access, etc.) or similar enterprise platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills; ability to influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive technical vision, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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