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Senior ServiceNow developers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and annual cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.
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INTRODUCTION
The University System of Georgia (USG) is seeking a highly skilled Senior ServiceNow Developer to assist with development and configuration related tasks in support of our current ServiceNow implementation and provide development guidance/support related to our re-implementation endeavors. This role requires a self-starter, who can ramp up immediately to tackle our development, backlog, enhance self service capabilities, and assist with optimizing our ServiceNow platform.
The ideal consultant will have a deep technical background in core ServiceNow modules, a proven track record of participating in full lifecycle platform implementations, and the communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development & Backlog Execution: Rapidly absorb existing requirements to develop, configure, test, and deploy solutions for backlog items. Fully utilize the platforms, workflow and Flow Designer capabilities for process automation.
- Service Portal & Catalog Management: Create and enhance complex Service Catalog items. Update and support the Service Portal/Employee Center to improve user experience and self-service adoption.
- Knowledge Management: Maintenance of the Knowledge Base (KB) structure, ensuring optimal categorization, governance, and usability.
- Implementation & Integration: Perform full lifecycle, implementation tasks, including configuration, system integration, testing, requirements gathering, and solution design. Support and design robust integration between ServiceNow and third-party business systems.
- Reporting & Dashboards: Create, configure, and maintain service now reports, and dashboards to provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
- Documentation: Author clear, concise technical, and processed documentation (processes, procedures, and day-to-day tasks) utilizing the ServiceNow Knowledge Base module.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Implementation Experience: Must have direct, hands-on experience, implementing or being an active part of a core ServiceNow Implementation team (e.g., Full platform, rollouts, major, module deployment, or system migrations).
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5+ years of hands-on experience as a ServiceNow Developer/Administrator.
- Core Module Expertise: Strong, technical knowledge, and implementation experience with:
- ITSM (Incident, problem, change, knowledge, and catalog/request management)
- CSM (Customer Service Management)
- Secondary Module Exposure: Working knowledge and experience with HRSD (Human resources, service delivery) and CMDB.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of ServiceNow Best Practices, workflow, customization, Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI, Policies, and integration protocols (REST/SOAP).
- Process & Change Management: Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks, change management, and continuous process improvement activities.
Soft Skills and Professional Attributes:
- Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and drive assignments/projects through to successful completion.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for drafting clear business correspondence, and technical documentation.
- Diplomacy & problem-solving: Exceptional Customer service skills with the ability to respond to automatically to sensitive, critical, or high-pressure issues.
- Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain a high level of teamwork across various IT and business groups.
- Adaptability: Highly organized, flexible and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Industry Experience: Prior working experience within Higher Education, institution/systems of Government entities (Federal, state or local) are highly desirable.
- ServiceNow-Related Certifications such as Certified System Administrator (CSA), ServiceNow, Certified Application Developer (CAD), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CISM) in ITSM or CSM.
Skill Matrix:
- Deep understanding of ServiceNow Best Practices, workflow, customization, Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI, Policies, and integration protocols (RES Required 3 Years).
- Must have direct, hands-on experience, implementing or being an active part of a core ServiceNow Implementation team. Required 3 Years.
- Strong, technical knowledge, and implementation experience with ITSM and CSM. Required 3 Years.
- Deep understanding of ServiceNow Best Practices, workflow, customization, Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI, Policies, and integration protocols (RES Required 3 Years).
- Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks, change management, and continuous process improvement activities. Required 3 Years.
BENEFITS AT INTELLIBEE
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Senior ServiceNow Developer roles typically file under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1299. Check the O*NET profile for your specific duties to confirm the right code, since mismatches between your job description and SOC classification can trigger an RFE.
Pull LCA data to screen employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up which employers have filed LCAs for ServiceNow or software developer roles in your target metro. Companies with recent certified LCAs have an active DOL relationship and understand the prevailing-wage requirements for your role.
Document your platform certifications now
USCIS officers reviewing ServiceNow petitions often scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a specialty-occupation degree. Having your Certified System Administrator or Certified Application Developer credentials on file strengthens the employer's specialty-occupation argument before an RFE arrives.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-related entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B any time of year without waiting for the April lottery. ServiceNow is widely deployed in higher education and healthcare IT, so these employers are worth targeting directly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors with filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Senior ServiceNow Developer openings by employers who have verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Negotiate start date around the cap timeline
If your H-1B is cap-subject, your employment can't begin before October 1. Build that into your offer negotiation, and ask whether your employer will file for premium processing through USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days rather than waiting months.
H-1B Visa Senior Servicenow Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior ServiceNow Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Senior ServiceNow Developer positions typically require a degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering, and the platform's technical depth supports that argument. Employers should tie the job description's duties to the specific degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition to reduce RFE risk.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an H-1B LCA for a ServiceNow developer?
Most employers file under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1299 (Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, All Other). The right code depends on whether the role is primarily development-focused or split across configuration, scripting, and integration work. The DOL's OFLC Wage Search lets you look up prevailing wages for each SOC code in your metro area before your employer files.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for ServiceNow roles before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers by verified LCA filing history, so you can see which companies have filed for software developer and ServiceNow-related roles rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship policies. Employers with prior LCA certifications already understand the prevailing-wage and posting requirements, which typically means a smoother process for you once an offer is extended.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch employers between ServiceNow contracts?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as that employer files an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. You don't have to wait for the transfer to be approved to begin the new role, but your current employer's petition must have been approvable when filed. The 60-day grace period after termination also gives you time to secure a new filing.
Can my ServiceNow developer H-1B be extended beyond six years?
Yes. If your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition that has been pending for 365 days or more, you're eligible for one-year H-1B extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date isn't current, you can receive three-year extensions indefinitely. USCIS reviews each extension filing separately, so your employer needs to maintain active sponsorship throughout.