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ServiceNow Administrator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with IT service management backgrounds. Employers typically sponsor H-1B visa for this role, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field. Most positions require hands-on platform experience, so certifications matter alongside your academic credentials.
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Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled ServiceNow Application Developer to join our dynamic Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designs, builds, and deploys custom applications and capabilities across our ITSM, ITOM and ITAM ecosystems.
Core Responsibilities:
- Custom Application Development: Design and build new custom applications from scratch, including data models, user interfaces, and role-based access controls. Build custom scoped applications, service portal widgets, and automated workflows utilizing JavaScript, Glide APIs, and Flow Designer. Adherence of the Common Service Data Model (CSDM), ensuring high-quality CI data visibility.
- ITSM & ITOM Configuration: Enhance ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, ITAM and ITOM suites).
- Platform Configuration & Scripting: Write server-side and client-side scripts using JavaScript, GlideScript, Business Rules, UI Policies, and Script Includes.
- Workflow Automation: Develop and maintain automated workflows, approval processes, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) using Flow Designer.
- System Integrations: Connect ServiceNow with third-party enterprise systems and databases using REST, SOAP, and Integration Hub.
- UI/UX Design: Create intuitive, user-friendly Service Portal pages, Service Catalogs, and custom workspaces using UI Builder.
- Quality Assurance & Testing: Execute comprehensive unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) using the Automated Test Framework (ATF) prior to production deployment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience: Typically 3-5+ years of software development experience, with a minimum of 1-3 years specifically focused on ServiceNow platform development.
- Technical Skills: Deep proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, and REST/SOAP APIs.
- Module Knowledge: Well-versed with ServiceNow core modules such as ITSM, ITOM and ITAM.
- Certifications: Strongly preferred to hold the ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD), Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in ITSM, ITOM, or ITAM.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication abilities.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
The typical base pay range for this role is as follows:
- New York / New Jersey: $145k - $194k
- Non/New York/New Jersey: N/A
depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package,
Our hybrid work schedule is four days on-site and work remotely one day per week.
MUFG Benefits Summary
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Servicenow Administrator
Lead with your ServiceNow certification
The Certified System Administrator credential signals platform fluency before an interview starts. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want proof of hands-on ability. Listing your CSA certification prominently on your resume addresses sponsorship hesitation early in the screening process.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Know your OPT end date and whether your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Sharing this proactively with recruiters removes uncertainty and shows you understand your own work authorization, which builds confidence in sponsoring employers considering H-1B visa.
Target mid-size technology and consulting firms
Large IT consulting firms and managed service providers file H-1B petitions regularly for ServiceNow roles. Mid-size companies often have leaner hiring processes where your technical skills outweigh administrative concerns about sponsorship, making them practical targets during your OPT period.
Document every platform customization you have built
Employers want evidence of real configuration work, not just familiarity. Prepare a portfolio of workflows, catalog items, or integrations you have built. Concrete deliverables give hiring managers a technical reason to prioritize your application over candidates without sponsorship needs.
Understand which degree fields qualify for STEM OPT
Computer Science, Information Systems, and related CIP-coded degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If your degree qualifies, you give employers a longer OPT runway before H-1B is required, which meaningfully reduces the urgency and cost concern around sponsorship.
Frame your role in business terms, not just technical ones
ServiceNow Administrators who can explain how their configurations reduced ticket resolution time or improved SLA compliance are easier to justify hiring. Business impact framing helps non-technical hiring managers and budget owners see ROI, which strengthens the case for sponsoring your visa.
Servicenow Administrator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as ServiceNow Administrators in the United States?
Yes. ServiceNow Administrator is a specialty occupation that aligns well with degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology. F-1 students with OPT authorization can work full time in this role. If your degree field qualifies under STEM OPT, you may also be eligible for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT period.
Do ServiceNow Administrator roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do. ServiceNow Administrators are commonly sponsored for H-1B visas, particularly at IT consulting firms, managed service providers, and large enterprises running ServiceNow internally. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a related field. Employers who actively use ServiceNow often have established sponsorship processes for this title.
Where can I find ServiceNow Administrator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking U.S. jobs with sponsorship potential. You can browse ServiceNow Administrator listings on Migrate Mate and filter for roles where employers have a track record of hiring international candidates. Searching there saves time compared to filtering through postings not relevant to your authorization status.
Does a ServiceNow Administrator job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to whether your degree appears on the STEM-designated degree program list maintained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Management Information Systems commonly qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
What documents do I need to start working as a ServiceNow Administrator on OPT?
You need your Employment Authorization Document, your F-1 visa, your I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your DSO, and your passport. Your employer will verify these through Form I-9. You must begin employment on or after the start date printed on your EAD. Working before that date or in a role unrelated to your degree field puts your immigration status at risk.