Lead ServiceNow Platform Engineer

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 161,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Lead Software / Platform Engineer to shape the ServiceNow platform architecture, drive scalable ITSM/ITOM solutions, and align with CSDM standards. You will own CMDB strategy, design Discovery patterns and mentor teams.

The role is hybrid with 3 days in office weekly. Strong background in ITSM, ITOM, scripting and DevOps is required to advance digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience designing ITSM processes and operational reporting.
• Deep ITOM experience: Discovery, Event Management, Service Mapping and CMDB design (CSDM).
• Scripting with JavaScript and Glide APIs.
• Proficiency with Flow Designer & IntegrationHub for orchestration and automation.
• Familiarity with Agile methods and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable ServiceNow solutions across ITSM/ITOM/HRSD and other platform capabilities.
• Lead ITSM processes: Incident, Problem, Change, Request Fulfillment and Knowledge Management.
• Drive ITOM implementations with Discovery, Event Management, Service Mapping, health modeling and CSDM alignment.
• Own CMDB strategy: data modeling, Discovery, data quality and governance.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and deliver enhancements, automations and integrations.
• Mentor engineers, enforce governance, code quality and best practices.

Skills

ITSM design

ITOM

Discovery

CSDM alignment

JavaScript

Glide APIs

Flow Designer

IntegrationHub

Agile

DevOps

leadership

problem solving

communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow Platform

Flow Designer

IntegrationHub

Job description

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. 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.

Opportunity

We 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. The role requires deep expertise in both Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM), with a strong emphasis on Discovery and alignment to the Common Service Data Model (CSDM).

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement scalable, secure and high-performing ServiceNow solutions across Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM), Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD) and other platform capabilities.
• Serve as a technical lead for IT Service Management (ITSM) processes including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Request Fulfillment and Knowledge Management ensuring consistent adoption of best practices and platform standard.
• Lead ServiceNow Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM) implementations with deep expertise in Discovery, Event Management, Service Mapping and health modeling aligned to CSDM standards.
• Own the platform Configuration Management Database (CMDB) strategy including data model design, Discovery patterns, data quality, relationship integrity and lifecycle governance in accordance with CSDM best practices.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements design workflows and deliver ITSM and ITOM enhancements, automations and integrations.
• Mentor and guide engineers and developers fostering a culture of technical excellence operational stability and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce platform governance architectural patterns code quality standards and operational best practices across ITSM and ITOM solutions.
• Design and implement integrations between ServiceNow and enterprise systems using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) web services and middleware technologies.
• Stay current with ServiceNow releases features and industry trends to proactively drive innovation and optimisation across ITSM and ITOM capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience focused on ServiceNow platform engineering and architecture.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) including core process design workflow automation and operational reporting.
• Proven expertise in Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM) with deep experience in Discovery Event Management Service Mapping and/or CMDB design aligned to the Common Service Data Model (CSDM).
• Deep knowledge of ServiceNow scripting including JavaScript and Glide Application Programming Interfaces (Glide APIs).
• Strong experience with Flow Designer and IntegrationHub for ITSM and ITOM orchestration and automation.
• Experience working within Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem solving communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Application Developer (CAD).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and enterprise architecture principles.
• Familiarity with security risk and compliance standards relevant to enterprise ServiceNow implementations.
• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification particularly in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) or Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM).

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $161,600. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic wellbeing with programs for physical and mental health financial wellness and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical prescription drug and vision dental insurance and no cost short and long term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home pet critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs parental leave paid time off paid holidays volunteer time off tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® MetLife through its subsidiaries and affiliates is one of the world’s leading financial services companies providing insurance annuities employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets we hold leading positions in the United States Latin America Asia Europe and the Middle East Our purpose is simple to help our colleagues customers communities and the world at large create a more confident future United by purpose and guided by our core values Win Together Do the Right Thing Deliver Impact Over Activity and Think Ahead we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services At MetLife it’s #AllTogetherPossible Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer All employment decisions are made without regards to race color national origin religion creed sex including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital or domestic civil partnership status genetic information citizenship status although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States uniformed service member or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law (protected characteristics).

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