Phoenix, AZ - IT - Service Now Technology Lead
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Job description
Serve as primary technical owner for the AtoZ ServiceNow implementation, ensuring platform quality, performance, and scalability.
- Oversee and manage technical backlog in Jira, including enhancements, bugs, maintenance, and modernization tasks.
- Review and validate solution architecture, workflows, and technical decisions from vendor development teams.
- Provide hands-on configuration/development support for troubleshooting and validating platform behavior.
- Act as main technical point of contact between AtoZ, maintenance, and vendor development teams.
- Review vendor designs, technical documentation, and solutions to ensure alignment with best practices and program goals.
- Participate in procurement cycles by evaluating vendor SOW responses and technical proposals.
- Support agency onboarding with technical expertise on ServiceNow features (notifications, workflows, catalog use, routing).
- Collaborate with Identity Platform and agency tech teams to ensure successful authentication, attribute flow, and notifications.
- Translate business priorities into technical execution plans in partnership with the Program Manager.
- Lead planning for platform upgrades, modernization, and release cycles.
- Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and state technology policies and standards.
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Prepare technical stories, acceptance criteria, and testing requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation including diagrams, workflow maps, and configuration details.
- Recommend and implement improvements for platform stability, performance, and scalability.
- Stay updated on ServiceNow roadmap and new platform capabilities.
Requirements
5+ years ServiceNow experience (developer, architect, or technical lead).
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Experience with ServiceNow Public Sector Digital Services (PSDS) modules.
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Strong knowledge of ServiceNow architecture, configuration, scripting, and best practices.
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Experience overseeing vendor/external technical teams.
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Ability to translate business requirements into technical execution.
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Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with ServiceNow Notifications, Catalog Items, Flow Designer, Integration Hub.
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Agile/iterative development experience.
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Understanding of integrations, identity (SSO, OIDC, SAML), APIs (JSON, REST).
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Experience in government/public sector environments.
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Involvement in technical evaluations during procurement.
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Knowledge of platform upgrade/release management.
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Experience with cross-system integrations and technical documentation. Location & Work Details:
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100% remote, but must be local to Phoenix, AZ and available for in-person interviews.
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Must be eligible to convert to a full-time employee; no visa sponsorship.
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Must pass background and drug screening.