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# ServiceNow Software Engineer

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Google App Engines, Configuration Management Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Software Debugging, Role-Based Access Control, ServiceNow Application Engine, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Client Side Scripting, SOAPAPI, Material UI, Devsecops, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17515202?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17515202%2FServicenow-Software-Engineer-Virginia-Reston

## About the Role

* 5 years expereince with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
 * Must be a US Citizen
 * Experience with developing Service Now custom applications
 * Experience with App Engine Studio
 * Experience with creating a ServicePortal application and maintaining widgets within ServicePortal
 * Experience working in a domain separated Environment
 * Experience with configuring and installing Service Now fdresh
 * Experience deploying new code using Update sets

## Description

Design and develop custom ServiceNow applications using App Engine Studio and/or traditional scoped application development. Emphasis on majority of solutions will be custom not out of box.

 * Build solutions beyond out-of-the-box functionality, including custom modules, data models, platform extensions, and service portal widgets.
 * Experience in standing up and customizing a Service Portal is a must.
 * Clone, extend, and customize existing ServiceNow modules to meet customer-specific requirements
 * Develop workflows, automation, and integrations with external systems (REST/SOAP APIs, third-party platforms)
 * Write, test, and debug ServiceNow scripts (Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, UI Policies, Flow Designer, Fix Scripts)
 * Develop custom UI components (UI Pages, UI Actions, Service Portal elements)
 * Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with ServiceNow best practices
 * Analyze requirements and translate them into technical solutions, including researching and adapting platform capabilities as needed
 * Collaborate with developers and team members within an Agile/DevSecOps environment (stories, estimation, lightweight ceremonies)
 * Work independently on development tasks and progress assigned work items through completion
 * Maintain and apply knowledge of ServiceNow data structures (tables, dictionary, relationships, CMDB)
 * Configure and utilize MID Server for integrations and data movement
 * Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and platform security configurations
 * Adhere to security and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP/DoD/STIG)
 * Able to stand up new instance and configure for new application or migration of current applications in SNOW.
 * Experience tracing data points to respective tables in domain separated environment.

Work Style Expectations

 * Operates with a high level of ownership and autonomy in a fully remote environment.
 * Proactively progresses work and seeks out additional tasks when current work is completed
 * Works closely with a small team, maintaining consistent communication and availability during the business day.


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