ServiceNow Developer, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?

About the role

As a ServiceNow Developer, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will ensure the end-to-end quality of solutions implemented across ServiceNow capabilities, including Security Operations, Vulnerability Response, Integrated Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Third-Party Risk Management.

You will collaborate with development teams, business teams, customers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into functional requirements, improve workflows, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality ServiceNow solutions.

In this role, you will:

Develop, maintain, and execute quality test plans and test cases covering unit, functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.
Execute quality-testing activities for new solutions, enhancements, and defects. Manage identified defects and work closely with development teams to validate fixes.
Map business needs to functional requirements and ensure that ServiceNow solutions meet applicable quality standards.
Guide stakeholders through user acceptance testing, including test-case execution and documentation. Analyze test results and produce appropriate testing metrics.
Review designs, testing scenarios, and test cases for usability and application quality. Troubleshoot functional and technical issues, support releases and upgrades, and contribute to ServiceNow configuration and platform customization.

Embrace Cognizant’s culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively. Prioritize quality, stay curious, commit to continuous learning, take ownership, and build productive relationships.

What you must have to be considered

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of IT experience, including at least 4 years of ServiceNow experience.
Strong GRC domain knowledge and functional knowledge of ServiceNow Security Operations, Vulnerability Response, Integrated Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Third-Party Risk Management.
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow Security Operations and Vulnerability Response, including integrations with scanning tools such as Prisma Cloud and Qualys.
Experience with defect-tracking and test-case management tools.
Experience developing automation scripts for regression test suites.
Experience with SDLC and STLC processes, including client-requirement analysis, system design, and test-case design.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Knowledge of relational databases, including MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
Proficiency in GRC concepts, policies, and compliance areas.
Strong understanding of defect-management processes, software-testing techniques, and testing strategies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Experience collaborating with geographically distributed customers, stakeholders, and onshore and offshore teams.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead assignments or teams, mentor others, and support team development.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to lead discussions with business leaders and stakeholders.
A strong sense of ownership and a commitment to creating meaningful outcomes.
Embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.

These will help you succeed

ServiceNow module certifications.
Knowledge of security domains.
Experience researching and assessing emerging ServiceNow platform resources and technologies.
Excellent customer-service, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and share information effectively across teams.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position based in Bangalore, India.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on the project as well as business and client requirements.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.

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