Role Overview
We are looking for a ServiceNow Expert to lead end‑to‑end solution architecture and drive platform governance, design standards, and best practices across the ServiceNow ecosystem. The role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant enterprise implementations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end ServiceNow solution architecture across ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and custom apps
- Define and enforce platform governance, design standards, and development best practices
- Review solution designs, configurations, and customizations for quality and scalability
- Guide teams on architecture decisions, data model, integrations, and performance optimization
- Ensure compliance with ServiceNow upgradeability, security, and licensing standards
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams
- Mentor developers and provide architectural oversight across projects
Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of hands‑on ServiceNow experience, including architecture responsibilities
- Strong expertise in ServiceNow platform architecture and data model
- Experience defining governance frameworks, coding standards, and design guidelines
- Solid understanding of integrations, APIs, IntegrationHub, and MID Server
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Glide APIs, Script Includes
- Experience with enterprise‑scale ServiceNow implementations
Nice to Have
- ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CAD, CIS, CTA – preferred)
- Experience with platform rationalization and technical debt management
- Exposure to GenAI / Virtual Agent / Now Assist governance
- Agile / SAFe experience
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
