System Design Authority - Atlassian Competency Centre

Job Title\: System Design Authority - Atlassian Competency Centre

Location\: Warton, Hybrid, 3 days per week on site

Referral Bonus\: £1,000

Grade\: GG13

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your Line Manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your Line Manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your Line Manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As the System Design Authority for the Atlassian Competency Centre, you'll work closely across business functions and the Shared Delivery Unit (SDU) to ensure the Air Sector has a business-driven IM&T technical strategy and architecture that maximises value from IM&T investments while effectively managing risk.

Acting under delegation from the Air Chief Digital Architect, you'll provide technical authority and oversight for the Atlassian Competency Centre's activities and technical team. You'll also serve as the subject matter expert for Atlassian solutions across Air Sector projects, providing architectural guidance and supporting the design of scalable, secure and effective solutions and infrastructure.

Core duties\:

• Develop, manage and govern the Air Sector Atlassian architecture, ensuring alignment with Air Sector and Group enterprise strategy and the effective integration of Atlassian solutions across the wider technology landscape
• Approve and govern Atlassian-related business requirements, solution designs, acceptance criteria and test acceptance criteria
• Influence business solution strategy and roadmaps in collaboration with strategic vendors, Air Sector functions, architectural colleagues and the Head of the Atlassian Competency Centre
• Support the Air Chief Digital Architect and wider Architecture Practice with the development, implementation and governance of architectural policies and procedures
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the Atlassian Competency Centre

Essential Skills\:

• Significant experience in architecture governance, with extensive knowledge of the Atlassian product suite
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Atlassian solutions within complex environments
• Knowledge of TOGAF or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies

The Atlassian Competency Centre team\:

The Atlassian Competency Centre is responsible for providing architectural leadership, governance and technical expertise across the Air Sector's Atlassian ecosystem. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the team ensures solutions are aligned to strategic objectives while delivering value through standardised, scalable and secure platforms.

This is an opportunity to join a team at the centre of Air Sector digital transformation, influencing the future direction of a critical technology capability and helping to shape how teams collaborate, deliver and innovate across the organisation.

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.

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\: 24th September 2026