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You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.\n\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software / Platform Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimization of the ServiceNow Platform. This role is critical to shaping platform architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions that support digital transformation initiatives across the organization. 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