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ServiceNow Solution Architect

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Role: ServiceNow Solution Architect

Full time

Location: London/Leeds/Exeter

Job Summary

  • The ServiceNow Solution Architect will lead the design, development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions that align with business requirements and IT service management best practices. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define technical architecture, creating scalable solutions, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. The architect will serve as the technical authority, providing thought leadership and guidance on leveraging the ServiceNow platform to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business requirements, advise on potential solutions, refine the roadmap, and create technical strategies following best practices for the ServiceNow platform.

  • Lead a team of developers and consultants in the design and implementation of ServiceNow solutions, workflows, integrations, and customizations ensuring alignment with business & technical requirements and quality standards.

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams and developers in planning the overall architecture of the ServiceNow implementation i.e. designing the system architecture, defining data models, and establishing integration patterns with other systems and platforms.

  • Ensure that the system design and configurations meet the governance and compliance requirements, such as data security, access controls, and regulatory compliance.

  • Conduct technical reviews, troubleshoot issues, and ensure solutions are robust, secure, and scalable.

  • Stay updated on ServiceNow platform capabilities and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Essential Skills

  • Expertise in ServiceNow platform architecture, including module configuration, development, and integration.

  • Proficiency in creating workflows, scripting (JavaScript, Glide), and leveraging APIs for integration.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Solid understanding of ServiceNow as a platform and the product capabilities.

Nice to Have Skills

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in participating in PI planning.

  • Knowledge of AI/ML and automation capabilities within ServiceNow.

  • Certification in ServiceNow (e.g., Certified Implementation Specialist, Certified Application Developer).

  • Understanding of AI capabilities and how these can be implemented within a public sector governance framework

Qualifications

  • ServiceNow CTA qualification

Travel Requirements

  • Required to be in Leeds, London & Exeter UK as required for quarterly PI planning and occasional in person workshops, will include some overnight stays.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai 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, provincial or local laws.

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