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Sr. ServiceNow Developer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience
  • Experience with domain-separated ServiceNow environments
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

Requirements:

  • Provide strategic input on ServiceNow best practices, emerging features, and platform efficiencies; translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Lead development initiatives end-to-end, including planning, stakeholder engagement, execution, and design configurations for a domain-separated architecture.
  • Act as SME for ServiceNow platform components, troubleshoot issues, perform audits/maintenance, and optimize performance.
  • Support client-facing delivery, onboarding activities, and deliver ServiceNow-based automation initiatives that meet ROI and operational objectives.

Job description

Senior ServiceNow Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ServiceNow Developer to join our team full-time in support of our proprietary PaaS platform. This role is critical to advancing our ServiceNow capabilities and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions for both internal operations and external client workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep ServiceNow expertise, strong architectural thinking, and a forward-looking approach to automation.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Strategy & Development

  • Provide strategic input on ServiceNow best practices, emerging features, and platform efficiencies.
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable ServiceNow solutions.
  • Lead development initiatives end-to-end, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution.
  • Design and implement configurations compatible with a domain-separated ServiceNow architecture.
  • Architect and extend custom applications, integrations, and workflows aligned with platform standards.

Operational Support

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for ServiceNow platform components, custom applications, and integrations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues in accordance with standard change and release management procedures.
  • Perform regular audits, maintenance, and optimization to ensure data integrity, performance, and platform consistency.

Client-Facing Delivery

  • Support technical proposal development and onboarding activities for new clients.
  • Deliver ServiceNow-based automation initiatives that meet or exceed defined ROI and operational objectives.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders to align platform capabilities with business outcomes.

Documentation & Communication

  • Maintain and evolve platform standards, architectural documentation, and development best practices.
  • Update internal process and technical documentation to reflect new features and enhancements.
  • Communicate platform changes and their impacts clearly and proactively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

AI & Emerging Capabilities

  • Work with ServiceNow AI and Generative AI features (such as Now Assist) as part of broader automation and platform initiatives.
  • Incorporate AI into workflows including incident or case summarization, resolution assistance, or knowledge support, where it adds value.
  • Participate in prompt design and tuning within ServiceNow’s AI tooling to improve accuracy and usability.
  • Support or extend Conversational AI, Virtual Agents, or AI Search through configuration, scripting, or flow development.
  • Contribute to responsible adoption of AI to enhance efficiency, user experience, and operational outcomes across the platform.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience.
  • Proven experience working within domain-separated ServiceNow environments (strongly preferred).
  • Strong proficiency across core ServiceNow modules, including:
    • ITSM (Incident, Change, Request, Problem)
    • Service Catalog
    • ITBM / PPM
    • ITOM
    • Reporting & Performance Analytics
  • Experience with third-party integrations and custom application development.
  • Strong business process mapping, workflow design, and automation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) Required 
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) Required 

Benefits of Working for Abacus:

  • Exposure to diverse array of technologies
  • Part of a team of experienced engineers who aim to deliver exceptional service
  • Competitive compensation
  • Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO
  • Opportunities to further technical education through online courses
  • Positive, friendly, supportive work environment

 

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