Orbia - ServiceNow Developer / Architect - CMDB

MAIN PURPOSE :

The ServiceNow Platform Development Architect is responsible for the end-to-end technical governance and architecture of the ServiceNow platform. This role ensures that all developmentinternal or delivered via partnersadheres to defined standards, aligns with ServiceNow best practices, and maximizes the use of out-of-the-box capabilities. The architect owns the platform codebase, governs API integrations, oversees upgrade readiness, and is a key liaison with the ServiceNow vendor. A strong focus on code stability, security, and data privacy is essential to ensure the platforms long-term scalability and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Define and enforce development standards and best practices for internal and partner teams across the ServiceNow ecosystem.
• Own the platform codebase, overseeing code quality, technical debt management, and adherence to ServiceNow upgrade-safe principles.
• Govern all API interactions, defining policies on who, how, and what can interface with ServiceNowincluding write permissions into the CMDB.
• Ensure development aligns with ServiceNow out-of-the-box capabilities wherever possible, reducing unnecessary customizations.
• Lead and manage the platform upgrade process, ensuring business continuity, regression testing, and feature adoption.
• Partner with ServiceNow and internal stakeholders to align on roadmaps, releases, and platform capabilities.
• Oversee platform stability, troubleshooting critical issues and ensuring high availability and performance.
• Embed security and data privacy principles into every layer of the architecture, in line with enterprise and regulatory standards.
• Provide architectural guidance during project planning, solution design, and implementation reviews.
• Mentor development teams and review solutions to ensure long-term platform scalability and sustainability

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EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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