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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior ServiceNow Developer - **Company:** Kearney & Company - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $77,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Google App Engines, Business Logic, Custom Software, Data Mining, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, ServiceNow Application Engine, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Scripting, Client Side Scripting, Technical Debt, Enterprise Integration, Servicenow, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18062611?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18062611%2FSenior-Servicenow-Developer-Virginia-Alexandria ## About the Role * ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification. * Minimum 4 years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience, including development and support of custom applications. * Bachelor's degree * Demonstrated experience assessing and modifying existing custom ServiceNow applications, including understanding unfamiliar data models, business logic, workflows, security configurations, and integrations. * Strong experience with server-side and client-side ServiceNow development using JavaScript. * Experience designing and modifying custom tables, relationships, forms, business rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, UI Policies, ACLs, and Flow Designer/workflow functionality. * Ability to independently analyze an existing ServiceNow implementation, determine how custom functionality has been designed, and safely implement enhancements or changes. * Ability to obtain and maintain an Agency Suitability clearance (requires US Citizenship), * ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. * Experience with App Engine and ServiceNow's application development capabilities. ServiceNow specifically positions App Engine for building and extending custom workflow applications on the Now Platform. * Experience inheriting and supporting ServiceNow environments with significant customization or technical debt. * Experience developing or maintaining custom integrations with external systems. * Experience in a consulting environment and/or supporting federal clients. * Experience with additional programming and scripting languages, particularly Python, for data processing, automation, system integration, or other technical solutions outside of the ServiceNow platform. * Experience developing scripts or automation to support data extraction, transformation, validation, analysis, or system-to-system data exchange. * Familiarity with technologies such as SQL, PowerShell, or other scripting/programming languages that can complement ServiceNow development and support broader client technology needs. ## Description Kearney & Company is seeking a Senior ServiceNow Developer to join our growing firm! This role will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing a highly customized ServiceNow environment, including multiple custom applications. 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