The Solution Architect - ServiceNow guides and owns the delivery of ServiceNow implementations by providing mentorship and thought leadership to both our client and internal resources in platform design, integration design, development standards, platform management methods, and technology strategy consulting. Find solutions to business problems. Ensuring that the new solutions fit into the existing enterprise architecture from the technical, business, user, and other views. Describes solution in a language that is understandable to all. Facilitates communication (bridging the gap) between process owners and the C-Suite.
Role & Responsibilities:
Understand how the technologies available can be used to tackle the business problem.
- Knows what frameworks, platform application, or technical stack can be used to create a solution.
- Recognizes how the ServiceNow application will look, what modules will be in scope, and how they will interact with each other
- Be cognizant of how the ServiceNow digital solution will scale in the future and how it will be supported.
- Configuration vs. Customization
- Technical Debt
- Can define the Risk vs. Value Proposition for third party integrations with ServiceNow
- Skilled at clearly defining for customers how Governance works with respect to the platform and how it works with respect to the project.
- Clearly defines what Organizational Change Management is and why it is a key component of a successful project.
Experience & Certifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferably in Information Technology, Engineering, or the Sciences
- IT4IT, ITILv4, TOGAF
- Should have their SN Certifications: CSA, CAD, ITSM,
- Plus, two other CIS-Certifications: ITOM, ITAM, ITBM, CSM, FSM, SecOps/GRC, HRSD, SPM
- Has a high-level of understanding in scripting and app development, including familiarity with web services, API’s and mobile application design. Experience preferred: ITSM, ITILv3. Certifications preferred: Certified System Administrator, Certified Application Developer, Certified Implementation Specialist.
- Participated in 20+ ServiceNow implementations across various modules
- 3+ years of architecting solutions in the ServiceNow platform
- ServiceNow scripting and JavaScript are required.
- Angular JS, Soap, Rest, JSON, Ajax, CSS, SaSS, HTML5, SP Widgets, and XML are all desired.
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.