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Senior ServiceNow developers are strong H-1B visa and O-1 visa candidates. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a computer science or IT degree, and employers across healthcare, finance, and tech regularly sponsor visas for this skill set. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior ServiceNow Developer & Platform Governance Lead – Plano, TX | Onsite- 100% Contract role No C2C, only W2 candidates
We are seeking an experienced Senior ServiceNow Developer & Platform Governance Lead to support a leading global telecommunications technology organization. This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity focused on ServiceNow platform administration, post-launch stabilization, governance, automation, and enterprise ITSM operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong ServiceNow administration experience, JavaScript/GlideScript expertise, and the ability to take ownership of a mission-critical platform supporting 24/7 Telecom operations.
Are you the ServiceNow expert everyone turns to when the platform needs to run flawlessly? This is your opportunity to take the driver's seat! You'll lead the transition from a System Integrator, establish platform governance, troubleshoot complex integrations, and mentor experienced Remedy administrators as they move into ServiceNow. If you enjoy combining hands-on technical problem-solving with strategic leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on ServiceNow System Administration experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Strong experience managing ServiceNow production environments, platform stability, security, upgrades, and access management.
- Proven ability to establish ServiceNow platform governance, lead technical steering meetings, and communicate with senior leadership.
- Experience managing System Integrator transitions, technical knowledge transfer, and post-implementation platform ownership.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, GlideScript, REST/SOAP APIs, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow database relationships.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting custom scripts, integrations, workflow automations, and production issues.
- Strong understanding of ITSM processes, incident management, change management, and SLA performance.
- Experience mentoring technical administrators and guiding cross-functional support teams.
- Ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions, ticket reviews, and issue resolution.
- Required Certifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Application Developer (CAD).
Desired Skills & Experience
- Previous experience supporting Telecom or other 24/7 mission-critical operations.
- Experience migrating from BMC Remedy to ServiceNow.
- ITIL certification and strong ITSM process knowledge.
- Experience with ServiceNow Virtual Agent, chatbots, and AI-driven automation.
- Exposure to NICE inContact or enterprise contact center platforms.
- Experience with platform licensing, vendor management, and governance roadmaps.
- Strong technical business analysis, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 35% ServiceNow Platform Administration & Production Support
- 25% Platform Governance, Security & Strategic Leadership
- 20% JavaScript/GlideScript, Integrations & Workflow Automation
- 10% System Integrator Transition & Knowledge Transfer
- 10% ITSM Reporting, SLA Analysis & Contact Center Support
Daily Responsibilities
- 30% Own ServiceNow platform operations, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system stability.
- 25% Lead platform governance initiatives, technical meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
- 20% Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize scripts, integrations, and workflow automations.
- 15% Collaborate with System Integrators, mentor internal administrators, and drive knowledge transfer.
- 10% Review trouble tickets, monitor SLA metrics, analyze operational trends, and support continuous improvement.
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
Senior ServiceNow Developer & Platform Governance Lead – Plano, TX | Onsite- 100% Contract role No C2C, only W2 candidates
We are seeking an experienced Senior ServiceNow Developer & Platform Governance Lead to support a leading global telecommunications technology organization. This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity focused on ServiceNow platform administration, post-launch stabilization, governance, automation, and enterprise ITSM operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong ServiceNow administration experience, JavaScript/GlideScript expertise, and the ability to take ownership of a mission-critical platform supporting 24/7 Telecom operations.
Are you the ServiceNow expert everyone turns to when the platform needs to run flawlessly? This is your opportunity to take the driver's seat! You'll lead the transition from a System Integrator, establish platform governance, troubleshoot complex integrations, and mentor experienced Remedy administrators as they move into ServiceNow. If you enjoy combining hands-on technical problem-solving with strategic leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on ServiceNow System Administration experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Strong experience managing ServiceNow production environments, platform stability, security, upgrades, and access management.
- Proven ability to establish ServiceNow platform governance, lead technical steering meetings, and communicate with senior leadership.
- Experience managing System Integrator transitions, technical knowledge transfer, and post-implementation platform ownership.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, GlideScript, REST/SOAP APIs, HTML, CSS, and ServiceNow database relationships.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting custom scripts, integrations, workflow automations, and production issues.
- Strong understanding of ITSM processes, incident management, change management, and SLA performance.
- Experience mentoring technical administrators and guiding cross-functional support teams.
- Ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions, ticket reviews, and issue resolution.
- Required Certifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Application Developer (CAD).
Desired Skills & Experience
- Previous experience supporting Telecom or other 24/7 mission-critical operations.
- Experience migrating from BMC Remedy to ServiceNow.
- ITIL certification and strong ITSM process knowledge.
- Experience with ServiceNow Virtual Agent, chatbots, and AI-driven automation.
- Exposure to NICE inContact or enterprise contact center platforms.
- Experience with platform licensing, vendor management, and governance roadmaps.
- Strong technical business analysis, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 35% ServiceNow Platform Administration & Production Support
- 25% Platform Governance, Security & Strategic Leadership
- 20% JavaScript/GlideScript, Integrations & Workflow Automation
- 10% System Integrator Transition & Knowledge Transfer
- 10% ITSM Reporting, SLA Analysis & Contact Center Support
Daily Responsibilities
- 30% Own ServiceNow platform operations, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system stability.
- 25% Lead platform governance initiatives, technical meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
- 20% Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize scripts, integrations, and workflow automations.
- 15% Collaborate with System Integrators, mentor internal administrators, and drive knowledge transfer.
- 10% Review trouble tickets, monitor SLA metrics, analyze operational trends, and support continuous improvement.
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Servicenow Developer
Target industries with high sponsorship volume
Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and federal contractors file the most LCAs for ServiceNow roles. These employers have established immigration programs and are more likely to sponsor without hesitation than smaller companies new to the process.
Lead with ITSM and ITOM certifications
Certified System Administrator and Certified Implementation Specialist credentials signal specialized expertise that justifies sponsorship. Employers are more likely to initiate an H-1B petition when your certifications align directly with their ServiceNow platform investment and roadmap.
Clarify your degree field during applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. If your degree is in a tangential discipline, prepare documentation showing how your coursework directly supports ServiceNow development work before your employer files.
Quantify platform impact in your resume
Sponsorship conversations go smoother when employers can articulate business necessity to USCIS. Help them by documenting your outcomes: workflows automated, tickets reduced, SLA improvements, and integration scope. These metrics become part of the H-1B petition narrative.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without lottery exposure. Many have ServiceNow environments. Prioritizing these employers eliminates lottery risk entirely from your sponsorship path.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Confirm whether the employer covers H-1B filing fees and premium processing before signing. Some companies pass attorney fees to employees, which is legally restricted for certain mandatory fees. Clarifying this upfront prevents costly surprises after your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior ServiceNow Developer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior ServiceNow Developer is a well-established specialty occupation under USCIS policy. The role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for ServiceNow developers, particularly when the job description specifies platform-specific technical requirements rather than general IT duties.
How does the H-1B lottery affect ServiceNow developers seeking sponsorship?
If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your petition enters the lottery each April for an October 1 start date. With roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years, cap-subject candidates face real uncertainty. The strongest mitigation is targeting cap-exempt employers, universities, or nonprofits, or pursuing O-1A status if you have demonstrable recognition in the field.
Can Australian ServiceNow developers use the E-3 visa instead of H-1B?
Yes. The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens and covers specialty occupations, which Senior ServiceNow Developer satisfies. The E-3 has no lottery, a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, and allows two-year renewals indefinitely. It requires a Labor Condition Application and a job offer, but bypasses the April lottery entirely.
What degree does USCIS require for a ServiceNow Developer H-1B petition?
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, most commonly computer science, management information systems, software engineering, or information technology. Degrees in business or unrelated disciplines can complicate approval unless supported by strong coursework documentation. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or India is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
Where can I find Senior ServiceNow Developer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates on work visas and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table. Many ServiceNow developer roles on the platform come from employers with active LCA filings, meaning they've already gone through the Department of Labor process for similar positions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Servicenow Developer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.