IT ServiceNow Junior Developer Part time (2 days a week) 3 Month Contract

Rentokil Initial Group; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pest control service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Part-Time ServiceNow Developer to enhance its enterprise platform. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in ServiceNow development and will contribute to configuration, maintenance, and quality assurance. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in ServiceNow development.
• Experience in an ITIL environment.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop client-side and server-side scripts using JavaScript / Glide.
• Design and enhance user interfaces for the Service Portal.
• Manage Update Sets and perform platform administration tasks.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering leads.

Skills

JavaScript / Glide scripting

Analytical problem-solving

Time-management skills

Education

Active ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Part‑Time ServiceNow Developer to contribute to the ongoing development, configuration and maintenance of our enterprise ServiceNow platform. If you have 3 years of hands‑on experience developing within the platform and are seeking a flexible part‑time role this is an excellent opportunity to expand your technical skills across various modules and complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Scripting

• Write, test and deploy client‑side scripts (Client Scripts, UI Policies) and server‑side scripts (Business Rules, Script Includes, UI Actions) using JavaScript / Glide.
• Build and maintain Service Catalog items including complex variable configurations and advanced workflows.
• Utilise low‑code tools like Flow Designer to automate and streamline business processes.

Configuration & Customisation

• Design and enhance user interfaces including maintaining and developing custom widgets for the Service Portal.

Maintenance & Quality Assurance

• Manage Update Sets for migrating configurations and code between development, test and production environments.
• Participate in testing activities including developing and executing test plans for new features and platform upgrades.
• Perform routine platform administration tasks including user management, data imports and security rule (ACL) configuration.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the ServiceNow Product Owner and Engineering Lead to refine requirements and propose technical solutions that align with best practices.
• Take part in regular Agile / Scrum meetings (e.g. sprint planning, daily stand‑ups) to report progress and estimate work effort.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3 years of hands‑on experience in ServiceNow development – building and maintaining an enterprise‑level instance with worldwide deployment.
• Experience working with the Agile development framework.
• Experience in an ITIL environment.

Technical Proficiency

• JavaScript / Glide scripting.

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

Active ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA).

Process Knowledge

Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and ITIL concepts.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical problem‑solving and time‑management skills essential for working effectively in a part‑time capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion or beliefs has the potential to thrive and contribute.

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