OPT Servicenow Developer Jobs
ServiceNow Developer roles are actively hiring OPT students with STEM-designated degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers typically sponsor H-1B visa after OPT, making this one of the more visa-friendly paths in enterprise software.
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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 Developer
Get ServiceNow Certified Before You Apply
The Certified System Administrator and Certified Application Developer credentials signal job-readiness to hiring managers. Certified candidates are more likely to receive offers from employers willing to navigate OPT paperwork, since the certification reduces their perceived hiring risk.
Target Mid-Size IT Consulting Firms
Large consulting firms that implement ServiceNow for enterprise clients sponsor OPT and H-1B visa regularly. These firms hire developers in cohorts, have established immigration processes, and are less likely to dismiss candidates based on work authorization status than smaller employers.
Lead With Your STEM OPT Extension Eligibility
If your degree is STEM-designated, tell employers upfront you qualify for 36 months of total OPT. That timeline covers two H-1B lottery cycles, which substantially reduces the risk employers associate with hiring international candidates on OPT.
Build Hands-On Experience With the Developer Instance
ServiceNow offers free Personal Developer Instances. Building and documenting a real project, such as a custom application or workflow automation, gives you concrete talking points in interviews and demonstrates initiative that compensates for limited U.S. work experience.
Focus Applications on Roles With Active LCA Filings
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for ServiceNow roles have existing relationships with immigration counsel. This signals they are operationally prepared to sponsor work visas, which makes the OPT-to-H-1B transition significantly smoother for you.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter for OPT-Friendly Employers
Migrate Mate surfaces ServiceNow Developer roles from employers with documented sponsorship history. Filtering for those employers saves time and ensures you are applying where your OPT status is expected and welcomed, not treated as an obstacle.
Servicenow Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ServiceNow Developer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most ServiceNow Developer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the positions typically require a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your degree program must be on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirm both before relying on the extension.
How do I find ServiceNow Developer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists ServiceNow Developer roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories, so you are not guessing which companies are open to OPT candidates. Filtering by sponsorship track record is the most efficient way to focus your applications on employers who already have immigration infrastructure in place rather than building it from scratch for you.
What happens to my ServiceNow Developer job if I miss the H-1B lottery?
If you are on STEM OPT and miss the first H-1B lottery, you remain authorized to work through your STEM OPT end date, giving you a second lottery cycle. Some employers also explore cap-exempt options through universities or nonprofit research organizations. It is worth discussing contingency plans with your employer before the lottery rather than after results are announced.
Is a ServiceNow Developer role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
ServiceNow Developer positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically in computer science or information systems. That said, USCIS evaluates each petition individually, and the job description must clearly establish a degree requirement in a specific field. Vague job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems at the petition stage.
What ServiceNow certifications are most valued by employers hiring OPT students?
The ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification is the baseline most employers expect. The Certified Application Developer credential is the natural next step and is especially valued for developer-track roles. Employers hiring OPT students place higher weight on certifications than they might for other candidates because certifications reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring someone without an extensive U.S. work history.