ServiceNow HR Developer - 12 Months Full Time Contract

Barclays UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Service Now HR Developer to enhance HR service delivery. This role involves translating business requirements into technical configurations and collaborating within a Scrum Agile team. Ideal candidates will have experience with HR systems and possess strong stakeholder engagement skills. This full-time contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to the broader Talent Excellence Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering HR-focused solutions in regulated environments.
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve software to provide business capabilities.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions with industry-standard practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define software requirements.

Skills

Certified ServiceNow Developer

HR systems and processes

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

As a Service Now HR Developer, you will support the delivery of enhancements and changes within the ServiceNow HR Service Delivery environment, with a strong focus on HR Product functionality, including HR Hub and talent development capabilities. You will act as an individual contributor within a Scrum Agile delivery team, collaborating closely with stakeholders to implement scalable HR solutions. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical configurations, ensuring alignment with HR service strategies. You will contribute to the broader Talent Excellence Programme, leveraging your expertise to optimise HR workflows and user experience. You will also engage with consultancy partners and niche agencies to stay ahead of market trends and best practices.

To be successful as a Service Now HR Developer - 12 Months Full Time Contract, you should have experience with:

• Certified ServiceNow Developer with hands‑on experience in HR Service Delivery products.
• Proven background in HR systems and processes, not just general ServiceNow capability.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and working within Scrum teams.
• Experience delivering HR‑focused solutions in regulated environments.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is based in Glasgow or London.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.