Service Now Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Cognizant scores A on the Alion truth index.
Cognizant is seeking a Service Now Technical Lead for a full- time remote opportunity. Candidate needs to be located in the US.
The ServiceNow Team Lead provides hands-on technical leadership, solution architecture guidance, and delivery oversight for the ServiceNow platform. This role bridges business stakeholders and technical developers-guiding platform roadmap execution, establishing architecture standards (CSDM, CMDB governance, custom applications), managing release cycles, and mentoring developers and system administrators.
Key Responsibilities
o Lead day-to-day operations, task planning, code reviews, and quality assurance for a team of developers, system administrators, and technical analysts.
o Enforce ServiceNow development standards, scoping best practices, and release management workflows to minimize technical debt and customization overhead.
o Mentor team members on script performance (Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes), Flow Designer automation, and platform upgrades.
o Architect end-to-end solutions aligned with ServiceNow Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) functionality across core modules (ITSM, ITOM, HAM/SAM, CSDM/CMDB, CSM, HRSD).
o Design enterprise integration using Integration Hub, REST/SOAP Web Services, and Mid Servers to connect external IT, HR, and security ecosystems.
o Establish and enforce CMDB class hierarchy rules, data reconciliation, Discovery schedules, and CSDM lifecycle alignment.
o Translate complex business requirements into technical user stories, architecture diagrams, and release roadmaps.
o Collaborate with Process Owners, Enterprise Architects, and IT Operations to prioritize platform backlog items and manage sprint execution.
o Serve as the primary technical escalation point for critical production incidents and complex bug remediation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in ServiceNow solution design, implementation, and administration, with at least 2+ years leading technical teams or projects.
- Core Skills: Advanced knowledge of JavaScript, Glide API, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, Service Portal, App Engine, and REST/SOAP APIs.
- Platform Breadth: Proven expertise in ITSM, CMDB/CSDM, and at least two additional core modules (e.g., ITOM, ITAM/HAM, CSM, SPM, or SecOps).
- Methodologies: Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery models, ITIL v4 frameworks, and automated test frameworks (ATF).
Certifications (Preferred / Required)
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) - ITSM / HAM / CMDB / Discovery
- ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.
The salary range for this role is between $108,000 and $120,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 11/11/2026.