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Public Trust Eligibility Required
This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.
About Aretum
Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.
Job Summary
The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and maintaining ServiceNow and Nuvolo-based solutions. This role develops software enhancements, resolves defects, supports platform upgrades, and ensures accessibility and operational requirements are met throughout the contract lifecycle.
Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, and implement ServiceNow and Nuvolo solutions
- Analyze functional requirements and produce technical solution designs
- Develop workflows, business rules, forms, integrations, reports, dashboards, and notifications
- Build and enhance functionality supporting order fulfillment, inventory management, accessibility enhancements, KPI reporting, and customer support capabilities
- Develop, execute, and document unit, integration, and system tests
- Create technical documentation, including design specifications, deployment documentation, and test scripts
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues
- Support O&M activities, enhancement sprints, and platform upgrades
- Participate in demonstrations, sprint reviews, and user acceptance testing activities
- Ensure all development activities comply with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 requirements
- Support release management and deployment activities across environments
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of experience performing software development tasks on ServiceNow platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with ServiceNow scripting, workflows, forms, integrations, and platform customization
- Experience with Agile software development practices
- Experience creating technical documentation and executing software testing activities
- Knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG and Section 508
Preferred Qualifications
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Experience with Nuvolo implementations and support
- Federal Government project experience
- Experience with Service Portal development and dashboard reporting
- Experience with API integrations and automated workflow development
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and release management processes
- SAFe Fundamentals Certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Travel Requirements
This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
EEO Statement
Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
U.S. Work Authorization
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $140,000–$160,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Public Trust Eligibility Required
This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.
About Aretum
Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.
Job Summary
The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and maintaining ServiceNow and Nuvolo-based solutions. This role develops software enhancements, resolves defects, supports platform upgrades, and ensures accessibility and operational requirements are met throughout the contract lifecycle.
Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, and implement ServiceNow and Nuvolo solutions
- Analyze functional requirements and produce technical solution designs
- Develop workflows, business rules, forms, integrations, reports, dashboards, and notifications
- Build and enhance functionality supporting order fulfillment, inventory management, accessibility enhancements, KPI reporting, and customer support capabilities
- Develop, execute, and document unit, integration, and system tests
- Create technical documentation, including design specifications, deployment documentation, and test scripts
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues
- Support O&M activities, enhancement sprints, and platform upgrades
- Participate in demonstrations, sprint reviews, and user acceptance testing activities
- Ensure all development activities comply with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 requirements
- Support release management and deployment activities across environments
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of experience performing software development tasks on ServiceNow platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with ServiceNow scripting, workflows, forms, integrations, and platform customization
- Experience with Agile software development practices
- Experience creating technical documentation and executing software testing activities
- Knowledge of accessibility standards including WCAG and Section 508
Preferred Qualifications
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Experience with Nuvolo implementations and support
- Federal Government project experience
- Experience with Service Portal development and dashboard reporting
- Experience with API integrations and automated workflow development
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and release management processes
- SAFe Fundamentals Certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Travel Requirements
This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
EEO Statement
Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
U.S. Work Authorization
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $140,000–$160,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior servicenow developer jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on ServiceNow development and configuration experience
- Proficiency in JavaScript, REST APIs, and ServiceNow scripting including Business Rules and Script Includes
- Experience with ITSM, ITOM, or HRSD module implementation and customization
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator or Certified Implementation Specialist credential
- Ability to design and deploy integrations using MID Server, IntegrationHub, or third-party connectors
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Servicenow Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to ITSM depth
Hiring managers for senior servicenow developer roles scan for specific module experience, not just platform familiarity. Call out your work in Incident, Problem, Change, and CMDB with concrete scope, like fleet size or number of integrated systems you configured.
List certifications by relevance order
Put your most advanced ServiceNow certifications, such as Certified Implementation Specialist or Certified Application Developer, before generic IT credentials. Recruiters skim the top third of your resume, so front-load what distinguishes a senior-level candidate from a junior one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior servicenow developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by platform version experience
Some job listings require hands-on experience with specific ServiceNow releases or feature sets like Flow Designer or Workspace. Target openings that align with the versions you've deployed in production, since interviewers will probe this during technical screens.
Prepare a portfolio of actual flow designs
When you reach the technical interview, expect to walk through a past workflow or integration you built end to end. Document two or three real examples with before-and-after process metrics, anonymized as needed, so you can speak precisely about your architectural decisions.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In final-round conversations, clarify whether the role owns platform architecture decisions or executes tickets from a separate team. Senior servicenow developer titles vary widely in actual authority, and understanding scope early lets you evaluate the offer against your career goals.
Senior Servicenow Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior servicenow developers?
The companies hiring the most senior servicenow developers right now include ICF, Leidos, and Accenture Federal Services, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Enterprise IT consultancies and large federal contractors tend to post in volume due to ongoing platform rollouts and managed service contracts.
How many senior servicenow developer jobs are remote?
About 59% of senior servicenow developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in enterprise IT. Positions focused on custom application development and integrations tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-premises infrastructure or government contracts more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a senior servicenow developer?
Start by earning the ServiceNow Certified System Administrator credential, then gain hands-on experience with at least one ITSM or ITOM module in a production environment. Move into scripting with JavaScript and REST integrations, then pursue a Certified Implementation Specialist credential in a specialty area. Most employers expect you to have led at least one full-cycle implementation before hiring you at the senior level.
Can you get hired as a senior servicenow developer with limited experience?
It's difficult without platform-specific project history, but candidates who hold multiple ServiceNow certifications and can demonstrate hands-on lab or freelance work sometimes break in. Building a personal developer instance, contributing to community forums, or taking a mid-level role first and advancing quickly are the most practical paths if your production experience is thin.
What does the senior servicenow developer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on module experience and certifications, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past implementations or live-code a Business Rule or Flow Designer workflow. A final round typically involves a panel with a platform architect or delivery manager who assesses your approach to scope, governance, and integration design.
Where can I find and apply to senior servicenow developer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior servicenow developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your module experience and certifications, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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