Position: ServiceNow Technical Architect
Job Description:
Forward Air is seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow Technical Architect to join our growing enterprise IT team. As a ServiceNow Technical Architect, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient, and sustainable ServiceNow configurations.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead the design of ServiceNow solutions, including system architecture, data model, integrations, workflows, and automation, to meet business objectives and requirements
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
- Configure and customize ServiceNow platform components, such as Service Catalog, Incident Management, Change Management, and CMDB, to align with client needs and industry standards
- Design and implement integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems, leveraging APIs, web services, middleware, and scripting languages
- Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize ServiceNow configurations to enhance system responsiveness, scalability, and reliability
- Ensure ServiceNow implementations comply with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies, including data security, privacy, and audit standards
- Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and user guides. Conduct training sessions for stakeholders and end-users as needed
- Stay updated on the latest ServiceNow features, trends, and best practices. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within ServiceNow ecosystem
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) and Certified Application Developer (CAD) certifications are required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a ServiceNow developer, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
- Deep understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, components, and capabilities
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex ServiceNow solutions, including custom applications, modules, and integrations.
- Experience with custom integrations using REST/SOAP, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, API Scripts.
- Experience on the ServiceNow Platform including customization of applications such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, SPM and CSM.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS, and other web technologies
- Experience with ITSM processes (e.g., Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management) and ITIL framework.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Skills:
- Proficiency in ServiceNow Studio, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, and other relevant ServiceNow tools and modules
- Strong understanding of RPA concepts, including process mapping, workflow automation, bot development, and integration with external systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of RPA solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing priorities and deadlines
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Weekly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote