Cognizant is seeking a Service Now Team Lead/Business Analyst for a full-time opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Cognizant will not offer visa sponsorship now or anytime in the future
The ServiceNow Team Lead/Business Analyst 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
o Lead day-to-day operations, task planning, code reviews, and quality assurance for a team of developers, system administrators, and technical analysts.
o Enforce ServiceNow development standards, scoping best practices, and release management workflows to minimize technical debt and customization overhead.
o Mentor team members on script performance (Client Scripts, Business Rules, Script Includes), Flow Designer automation, and platform upgrades.
o 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).
o Design enterprise integration using Integration Hub, REST/SOAP Web Services, and Mid Servers to connect external IT, HR, and security ecosystems.
o Establish and enforce CMDB class hierarchy rules, data reconciliation, Discovery schedules, and CSDM lifecycle alignment.
o Translate complex business requirements into technical user stories, architecture diagrams, and release roadmaps.
o Collaborate with Process Owners, Enterprise Architects, and IT Operations to prioritize platform backlog items and manage sprint execution.
o 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 $79,000 and $91,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 9/4/2026.
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.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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.
