Technical Architect - ServiceNow

Edward Jones is seeking a ServiceNow Solution Architect to perform a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing ServiceNow solutions that align with our business objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable configurations. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing workflows, improving service delivery, and driving innovation within our firm. In addition to helping guide the implementation of ServiceNow modules, this role will help address the existing ServiceNow platform and architecture needs within the firm. This will include integrations with other on-premises and SaaS applications, defining archiving strategies, ensuring the health and efficiency of the platform, and evaluating future opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide architecture leadership of the ServiceNow platform, including partnering with other technology teams such as Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, assess business processes, and design comprehensive technical solutions on the ServiceNow platform.
• Architect, configure, and provide solution guidance on ServiceNow applications to meet business needs while maintaining overall platform health and stability.
• Provide oversight with vendor and third-party partners supporting the ServiceNow platform.
• Lead architecture reviews and enforce best practices.
• Evaluate health scan findings and provide remediation recommendations.
• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of appropriate ServiceNow products.
• Develop integration strategies with third-party systems and tools to enhance functionality and streamline processes.
• Define data archiving strategies to meet business needs and performance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Stay abreast of ServiceNow best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure the solution meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in all aspects of system design and implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of working in a design and architecture capacity within ServiceNow and/or other large scale enterprise platforms.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other web technologies.
• Deep understanding of ServiceNow platform automation (Flows, Playbooks, Integration Hub)
• Experience with low/code and no-code aspects of ServiceNow.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Could Set You Apart:

• ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) desired.
• Additional ServiceNow certifications (i.e., ITSM Professional Suite certification, HR Professional Suite certification, Certified Implementation Specialist, Certified Application Developer).
• Experience working with multiple ServiceNow products.
• Experience working in the financial services industry.

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