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ServiceNow Developer
Application Development & Engineering
Chicago, Illinois, 60606
Direct Hire
Ref.: 142761
Job Summary
Our client, a leading Financial Services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced ServiceNow Developer to join our ServiceNow Platform Team within Service Design.
This position is available only for direct W-2 employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. We are not accepting submissions from third-party agencies, staffing firms, subcontractors, or candidates seeking C2C or other non-W-2 arrangements for this role.
Core Responsibilities
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
Our client, a leading Financial Services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced ServiceNow Developer to join our ServiceNow Platform Team within Service Design.
This position is available only for direct W-2 employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. We are not accepting submissions from third-party agencies, staffing firms, subcontractors, or candidates seeking C2C or other non-W-2 arrangements for this role.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on configuration and customization of the ServiceNow platform to meet business requirements. ServiceNow modules in use include Incident Management, Change Management, Service Catalog, CMDB, Asset Management, ITOM, and more
- Write and document clean, efficient, and maintainable code using JavaScript, including server-side (Business Rules, Script Includes, Scheduled Jobs, UI Actions, Flow Designer) and client-side (Client Scripts, UI Policies, Catalog Client Scripts)
- Code reviews and quality control checks should be undertaken as part of every update set, project, and upgrade
- Design, develop, and maintain integrations using ServiceNow Workflow Data Fabric (IntegrationHub - Flow Designer actions, spokes, subflows), REST/SOAP APIs (both inbound Scripted REST APIs and outbound REST Messages), and middleware-based architectures
- Apply integration patterns including ETL, e-bonding, and event-driven designs
- Consider API transaction governance and entitlement consumption when designing and optimizing integrations
- Provide expertise for all technical issues related to development
- Support the administration of multiple ServiceNow instances including access control, workflow automation, data management, integrations, and system maintenance and upgrade tasks
- Develop and maintain ServiceNow scoped applications with an understanding of application scope isolation, cross-scope access patterns, and the implications of custom table creation on platform licensing
- Align development work with ServiceNow’s Common Service Data Model (CSDM)
- Collaborate with implementation partners, system admins, business users, and IT teams to gather requirements, understand process workflows, and translate them into efficient and scalable ServiceNow solutions
- Design and develop ServiceNow solutions including forms, workflows, scripts, business rules, UI policies, and integrations to meet business requirements and improve overall system performance
- Manage tool configurations to ensure reliable production. Conduct thorough testing of ServiceNow enhancements, updates, and patches to ensure system stability, functionality, and adherence to best practices
- Proactively identify security considerations in business rules, integrations, and access control designs during the development process
- Support platform security hardening activities including ACLs, security properties, data classification, and Health Scan remediation
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, integration runbooks, knowledge articles, system configurations, and workflows as a standard part of the development lifecycle
- Provide training and guidance to end-users and other administrators on ServiceNow functionality and best practices
- Leverage ServiceNow Now Assist capabilities, including AI-assisted code generation (Build Agent), virtual agent design, and predictive intelligence configuration
- Support Now Assist for ITSM use cases including case summarization, resolution recommendations, and knowledge article generation
- Maintain ServiceNow certifications, stay updated on the latest ServiceNow features, updates, enhancements, and industry trends
- Identify deficiencies or opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to optimize the use of the ServiceNow platform
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a ServiceNow developer configuring and customizing the ServiceNow platform particularly for ITSM, ITOM, and HAM modules
- ServiceNow certifications such as Certified Application Developer (CAD), Certified System Administrator (CSA), or Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in one or more ServiceNow modules
- Proficient in ServiceNow platform configuration, including user management, access control, form design and workflow automation, scripting (server-side and client-side), business rules, UI policies, integrations, and reporting
- Experience with IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP API development, and scoped application development
- Understanding of CSDM and platform licensing implications of custom tables
- Familiarity with ServiceNow Now Assist capabilities, including AI-assisted code generation (Build Agent), virtual agent design, and predictive intelligence configuration
- Comfort working with AI-assisted development tools and the ability to evaluate AI-generated output for quality and compliance
- Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL processes and best practices, particularly Incident Management, Change Management, and Service Catalog. ITIL v4 certification is a plus
- Ability to analyze complex business requirements, identify system issues, and propose effective solutions
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with management, stakeholders, vendor partners, and contracted resources
- Ability to gather requirements, provide technical input during discovery, and deliver training and support to users
- Proactive communication about progress, challenges, and dependencies is expected
- Ability to take ownership of assigned work from requirements through deployment, manage competing priorities, and raise blockers early
- Experience with ServiceNow product implementation is a bonus
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and continuously learn and apply new concepts and technologies
- Location: Chicago preferred, but fully remote is okay
- Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $98,000 and $140,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
- 401K offered
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
