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Senior ServiceNow Developer

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior ServiceNow Developer to join our team in support of an enterprise IT environment. The primary focus of this role is on the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of ServiceNow workflows and capabilities to address complex business and operational needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing custom modules, maintaining platform configurations, integrating ServiceNow with other enterprise systems, and ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards. 

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, system administrators, and process owners, to design scalable solutions that improve business processes, enable automation, and enhance operational efficiency. The Senior ServiceNow Developer will work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment to deliver innovative solutions that align with organizational goals. 

All work must be performed on-site in Springfield, VA. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Design and Development: Develop and customize ServiceNow applications, modules, and workflows to meet business and operational requirements, leveraging modern best practices. 
  • Platform Configuration: Configure ServiceNow components, including UI policies, business rules, client scripts, workflows, ACLs, and system properties, to enhance platform functionality and usability. 
  • Integration Management: Design and implement integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems and data sources using APIs, middleware, and scripted solutions. 
  • Custom Applications: Build custom ServiceNow applications and modules to address unique organizational needs, providing scalable and efficient solutions. 
  • Automation & Optimization: Create and maintain automated workflows, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to improve service delivery through automation. 
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform diagnostics, issue resolution, and platform upgrades while minimizing service disruptions and ensuring system security. 
  • Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, workflow diagrams, and operational procedures for ServiceNow configurations and applications. 
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, process owners, and technical teams to translate business requirements into tailored platform solutions. 
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct testing and validation of ServiceNow configurations and custom applications to ensure performance, scalability, and compatibility with organizational standards. 
  • User Support: Provide support and training to end-users and administrators, ensuring optimal use of the ServiceNow platform and expanding platform adoption. 

Qualifications

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree  

Certifications (CWF Requirements): 

  • Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 621 (Software Developer – Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL
    This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: 
    • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) 

    • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – IT Service Management (CIS-ITSM) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – IT Operations Management (CIS-ITOM) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Customer Service Management (CIS-CSM) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Human Resources (CIS-HR) 

    • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Security Incident Response (CIS-SIR) 

OR This requirement can be met through: 

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field. 

Experience: 

  • 5-9 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level ServiceNow environments. 

Technical Skills: 

  • Proficiency in JavaScript for scripting and customizations within the ServiceNow platform. 
  • Experience developing and maintaining ServiceNow applications using ServiceNow Studio or Scoped Applications
  • Advanced scripting knowledge, including Server-Side Scripts (Business Rules, Script Includes) and Client-Side Scripts (Client Scripts, UI Policies). 
  • Expertise in ServiceNow Glide API for database manipulation, API calls, and integrations. 
  • Ability to create and manage REST and SOAP APIs within ServiceNow for third-party integrations. 
  • Experience in creating and editing Workflows, Flow Designer, and Automated Tasks

Clearance Requirement: 

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly

 

Work Environment and Notes: 

  • On-Site Work: All work must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA. 
  • Program Scope: Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layers. 
  • Subcontractor Role: Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements. 

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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