Platform Engineer (Atlassian)
Job Summary
About Us:
With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management as of March 31 2026 British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbias public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
Headquartered in Victoria British Columbia and with teams spanning Vancouver New York London and Mumbai.
BCI integrates environmental social and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values visit our BCI Values in Action page.
POSTING CLOSE DATE: August 4 2026
BCIs Technology team is looking for a Platform Engineer to own and grow our Atlassian ecosystem Jira and Confluence at the center of how our teams plan build and deliver. Based in either Victoria or Vancouver you will work closely with delivery teams across the organization to configure maintain and continuously improve a platform our technologists rely on daily. This is a chance to bring both technical depth and a product mindset to a platform youll help shape not just maintain.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Technology department is BCIs innovation catalyst and digital transformation engine pioneering the future of institutional investment through cutting-edge technology solutions. We architect next-generation platforms powered by AI and cloud-native technologies that drive investment excellence and operational efficiency.
As a strategic partner across all areas of BCIs business we dont just implement technologywe envision breakthrough digital experiences of the future. Our department leads digital transformation initiatives creates intelligent automation solutions and builds secure scalable infrastructure that supports everything from identifying investment opportunities and decision-making portfolio management to risk analysis trade processing and regulatory reporting.
We cultivate digitally empowered workplaces through advanced collaboration ecosystems and productivity platforms enabling our Technology and business teams to thrive in tomorrows investment landscape.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Platform Engineer is responsible for platform configuration operations and support of the Atlassian suite of products (Jira and Confluence) and collaborates with business and technical stakeholders. The Platform Engineer is instrumental in the rollout growth and expansion of cloud-based platforms and drives the development and implementation of platform maturity roadmaps in an Agile hybrid environment. The Platform Engineer enables the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality products and services.
The Platform Engineer has Atlassian platform configuration administration and integration expertise and will support and troubleshoot platform issues; with potential to participate in an on-call rotation for business-critical needs.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelors degree in Technology Engineering Computer Science or a related field
Up to 5 years of experience as a Platform Administrator Platform Engineer Developer or Software Engineer with responsibility for Atlassian platform configuration and operations
Experience configuring both on-premise and cloud-based environments
Experience with Agile (Lean Kanban or Scrum) and DevOps methods and practices
Experience working as part of a technical team to analyze complex problems identify issues and deliver effective and efficient solutions collaboratively
Experience with Atlassian administration platform security and access governance.
Foundational knowledge of one or more common programming languages and tools for scripting and automation (i.e. PowerShell Python etc.) and related technologies (i.e. Atlassian REST API Model Context Protocol SQL Server Microsoft Azure Active Directory etc.)
Experience managing the Atlassian Marketplace app lifecycle including app evaluation and license optimization.
Demonstrated proficiency using AI assistants and/or agentic tools to accelerate configuration troubleshooting and automation is an asset
Excellent customer-service listening communication and problem-solving skills
Exposure to the investment management industry is an asset
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Leads the technical delivery and continuous improvement for the Atlassian platform on a regular sprint cadence as part of an Agile delivery team
Collaborates with development teams team leads and managers to establish and improve the Atlassian practices needed to effectively manage work and knowledge across the organization.
Leads the technical requirements for the Atlassian platform capabilities and supporting technologies and serves as the technical subject matter expert (SME)
Develops platform maturity roadmaps with an understanding of business objectives and technical needs and identifies opportunities for standardization automation and optimization
Designs configures and maintains platform capabilities and supporting technologies services and environments aligned with platform maturity roadmaps and based on best practices
Delivers projects and develops technical documentation and communications ensuring that all project deliverables meet internal technology governance standards
Develops and implements platform standards and/or guidelines based on industry best-practices communicates expectations to technical teams and ensures that technical teams adhere to the established guidelines
Contributes to procurement processes including the development and evaluation of Requests for Proposals and provides operational oversight for external resources
Proactively identifies risks and issues proposes solutions to remove barriers and provides advanced levels of platform administration troubleshooting and remediation support
Creates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Cultivates and shares knowledge with others through internal technical communities and artifacts to create a strong culture of team-based collaboration
Applies knowledge of Agile methods and continuously improves delivery performance through delivery reporting and tracking backlog development and grooming sprint or increment planning and participating in retrospectives
Identifies and drives AI-assisted workflows across the Atlassian platform team using agentic tools and AI assistants to accelerate configuration troubleshooting and automation with an understanding of AI workload requirements and their implications for platform operations
Undertakes special projects or assignments as required
Performs other related duties as required
PLATFORM DOMAINS
DevOps: Demonstrated experience with Agile planning and software development platforms with working knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Professional certification or training is required in the Atlassian suite of products (Jira and Confluence) or similar.
Service Management: Demonstrated experience with service management platforms with working knowledge of Active Directory System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) and configuration management databases (CMDB). Professional certification or training in ITIL ServiceNow or similar is an asset.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This role can be based in either our Victoria or Vancouver office. Relocation support within Canada is available if needed. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
SALARY RANGE
Theannualizedsalary range for this role isCAD $106000 to $128000
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package including a performance-based incentive plan comprehensive health & dental benefits a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individuals skill set experience and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps:
To apply online please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.
At BCI we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused valuing integrity and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms please contact us at .
To learn more about working with BCI including our comprehensive benefits packages our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.
BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies executive search firms or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees commissions or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.
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About Company
With $250.4 billion in assets under management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invests for BC public sectors.