Senior ServiceNow Architect

Akkodis is seeking a Senior ServiceNow Architect for a 6-month contract to-hire position with a client located Remotely.

Pay Range : $80 / hr. - $85 / hr. on W2 and after conversion in Full time the salary will be $180k / Annum ; Pay rates may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job description :

• 8+ years of experience implementing or architecting ServiceNow solutions
• 8+ years of experience in the development, operations, and / or maintenance of integrated IT systems / applications.
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer

Certified in three or more additional mainline certifications, with preference for the following :

• Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) Human Resources
• CIS Customer Service Management
• CIS IT Service Management
• CIS Discovery
• CIS Service Mapping
• CIS Application Portfolio Management
• CIS Software Asset Management
• CIS Hardware Asset Management
• Digital Modernization Division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking a Senior ServiceNow Architect to support upcoming needs with our federal customers.
• HRSD to assist our customers’ business needs with HR system integration to the ServiceNow platform. This role will be a key member of the development Team, overseeing the implementation and technical strategy supporting the ServiceNow HRSD platform, associated processes, and external system integration.
• You will be responsible for developing a strong understanding of the project's technical guardrails and guiding the development teams toward best practices while understanding the business needs of the stakeholders and how the ServiceNow application will support those needs.

This architect role will partner with development and IT partners to build, document, and test ServiceNow HRSD. You will also provide technical feedback to the development team on an ongoing basis.

The Senior ServiceNow Architect serves as a translator between technical teams and the client’s IT community to collect, clarify, analyze, and translate IT requirements into documentation and conceptual design from which applications and solutions are developed.

This position is within the context of an Agile team employing a Scrum development framework.

• The Architect provides solution and implementation input to detailed stories and epics, with applicable acceptance criteria in collaboration with product owners and technology team, and participates in meetings with client and internal technical and operational teams as well as change mgmt.
• This position will be working directly with IT stakeholders and the development team, serving in both lead developer and strategic architect roles, and must be able to communicate effectively via phone and web conferencing as all of the stakeholders work remotely.
• As a Senior ServiceNow Architect, you play a critical, technical leadership role within our ServiceNow Practice and across our client space.

You are responsible for leading the design, implementation, and delivery of complex and innovative ServiceNow and cross-technology solutions.

This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership capabilities to drive the success of our projects, mentor junior team members, and foster growth in our technical acumen and our service revenueSolution Design and Architecture : Lead collaboration with clients, internal stakeholders, developers, and business analysts to drive requirements definition, create a shared understanding of business processes, and design robust and scalable ServiceNow and integrated technology solutions.

Create certainty in the solution when there is client ambiguity, and lead the client to informed architectural sound solutions.

Create detailed technical designs that align with the client's short- and long-term needs and leverage the capabilities of the ServiceNow platform and integrations with third-party technologies effectively.

Technical Consultation : Serve as the trusted advisor to clients, partners, and project teams, providing expert guidance on ServiceNow capabilities, customization options, integrations, and best practices.

Lead the early identification and communication of potential delivery challenges and lead the design of innovative solutions to address them.

Implementation Support : Lead collaboration with project managers, developers, and other teams to support the implementation of ServiceNow solutions.

Provide technical oversight and ensure that the design is accurately translated into a functional solution. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development teams to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to and ServiceNow-established best practices and processes.

Integration and Automation : Design and oversee the integration of ServiceNow with other systems and applications to create seamless workflows and automate business processes.

Ensure data consistency and integrity across different platforms. Document data and integration plans, roadmaps, and strategies.

Performance Optimization : Design performance analysis and optimization best practices to enhance the overall efficiency and responsiveness of ServiceNow and integrated solutions across the Practice.

Identify and address bottlenecks to improve system performance.

• Quality Assurance : Design quality assurance plans, testing strategies, and implementation methodologies to ensure that the technical deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to best practices.
• Resource Management : Work closely with resourcing, practice leadership, and program management to ensure that the appropriately certified, trained, and experienced resources are working on projects.

Identify and communicate with Practice leadership any talent gaps and propose solutions to address the gaps.

• Project Management : Work hand-in-hand with project managers to keep projects within scope and timeline. Brief practice leadership and clients on the status of projects, and support deployment registrations to maintain ServiceNow partner status.
• Security and Compliance : Design the security plan and ensure that all ServiceNow and integrated solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with security teams to implement robust security measures and maintain a secure environment.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing : Create comprehensive technical design documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations and customization design specifications, data models, integrations, workflow specifications, and implementation guidelines.

Drive contributions to the knowledge base and share best practices within the team and the Practice. Lead the sharing of knowledge across the practice, including white papers, demonstrations, and lunch and learns.

Continuous Learning : Stay abreast of and be a leader on the latest advancements in ServiceNow and integrated technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Continuously enhance your expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions and innovative approaches.

Client Relationships : Build trusting relationships with clients through effective communication, by understanding their needs, and by delivering high-quality solutions that exceed their expectations.

Identify their needs before they realize them and provide strong guidance that supports their desired outcomes without incurring unnecessary technical debt.

Mentorship and coaching : Foster growth of our ServiceNow talent pool by targeting career pathways for teammates that align with business objectives;

identify, mentor, and coach individuals ready for greater responsibilities; and tailor growth plans for those in need. Contribute to the enhancement of architectural best practices, design patterns, development frameworks, and other relevant processes.

Strategic Relationships : Foster enduring relationships between the ServiceNow product and sales teams, and our clients, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Facilitate collaboration and issue resolution between all parties.

Business Strategy : Serve as the unequivocal expert in our Practice’s strategic initiatives. Propose innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies and methodologies;

design the implementation framework and plans to ensure repeatable, quality, and delivery; and support marketing and sales go-to-market strategies.

Corporate Growth : Contribute to the growth of the business. Lead the development of client roadmaps to identify and foster new opportunities for services and ServiceNow license sales.

Present proposed solutions to potential clients, explaining the technical details in a clear and understandable manner. This may involve interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborate with the proposal teams and create compelling proposals and oral presentations that outline the technical aspects of the solution, including implementation plans, timelines, and cost estimates, and ensure that the proposed solutions address all the specific requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law;

any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.