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# Senior ServiceNow Developer

- **Company:** Netcompany UK Limited
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £43,486.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Configuration Management Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Structures, SOAPAPI, Technical Debt, Api Design, Servicenow
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5742727727

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on ServiceNow development experience
 * Experience across multiple modules (not limited to one area)
 * Advanced scripting capability (JavaScript, Script Includes, Business Rules, Flow Designer)
 * Experience building integrations and working with APIs
 * Solid understanding of CMDB and data structures
 * Proven ability to deliver independently in a senior capacity
 * ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) - desirable
 * Data foundations - mandatory

Key Attributes

 * Delivery-focused and practical
 * Avoids over-engineering
 * Comfortable operating as a senior developer in a small team
 * Understands trade-offs between speed and sustainability
 * Proactive in improving how things are built

Expectations

 * Delivers clean, maintainable solutions from the outset
 * Uses out-of-the-box patterns wherever possible
 * Requires minimal oversight to deliver effectively

## Description

The Senior ServiceNow Developer is responsible for building high-quality, maintainable solutions using best-practice patterns. This role must balance speed of delivery with long-term sustainability and will operate with a high degree of autonomy., * Design and develop solutions across the ServiceNow platform

 * Configure core capabilities (e.g. ITSM, CSM, Now Assist, EC / Portals, workflows, flows, catalog, integrations, ITOM etc.)
 * Build reusable, scalable components using out-of-the-box functionality
 * Minimise customisation and avoid introducing technical debt
 * Develop and maintain integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, external systems)
 * Work closely with architects to align on design standards and guardrails
 * Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues
 * Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing, Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen.


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