Service Now Team Lead

Cognizant; Boise (ID); Remoto; USD 108.000 - 122.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Lead for a full-time remote opportunity in the United States. You will provide hands-on technical leadership, solution architecture guidance, and delivery oversight for the ServiceNow platform.

The role bridges business stakeholders and developers, guiding roadmap execution, establishing architecture standards, managing releases, and mentoring the team across ITSM, ITOM, HAM/SAM, CSDM/CMDB, CSM, and HRSD.

Competenze

• 6+ years hands-on experience in ServiceNow solution design, implementation, and administration.
• 2+ years leading technical teams or projects.
• Core Skills: JavaScript, Glide API, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, REST/SOAP APIs.
• Platform Breadth: ITSM, CMDB/CSDM, and additional modules.
• Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, ITIL v4, ATF.

Mansioni

• Lead day-to-day operations, task planning, code reviews, and QA for a team of developers, admins, and analysts.
• Enforce ServiceNow development standards, scoping, and release workflows to minimize debt.
• Mentor team on script performance, Flow Designer, and upgrades.
• Architect end-to-end solutions using OOTB functionality across core modules.
• Design enterprise integration using Integration Hub and REST/SOAP Web Services.
• Establish CMDB hierarchy, data reconciliation, and Discovery schedules.
• Translate business requirements into technical stories, diagrams, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Process Owners and Enterprise Architects to prioritize backlog.
• Serve as primary escalation point for production incidents and bugs.

Conoscenze

JavaScript

Glide API

Flow Designer

Integration Hub

REST/SOAP APIs

Strumenti

ServiceNow

ATF

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• Lead day-to-day operations, task planning, code reviews, and quality assurance for a team of developers, system administrators, and technical analysts.
• Enforce ServiceNow development standards, scoping best practices, and release management workflows to minimize technical debt and customization overhead.
• Mentor team members on script performance (Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes), Flow Designer automation, and platform upgrades.
• 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).
• Design enterprise integration using Integration Hub, REST/SOAP Web Services, and Mid Servers to connect external IT, HR, and security ecosystems.
• Establish and enforce CMDB class hierarchy rules, data reconciliation, Discovery schedules, and CSDM lifecycle alignment.
• Translate complex business requirements into technical user stories, architecture diagrams, and release roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Process Owners, Enterprise Architects, and IT Operations to prioritize platform backlog items and manage sprint execution.
• 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 $122,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 10/20/2026.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.