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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Developer to design, build, and maintain solutions on the ServiceNow platform. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise across multiple ServiceNow modules, strong scripting skills, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure, and well-governed platform solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and administrators to translate requirements into effective ServiceNow applications and workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement custom applications, workflows, and integrations on the ServiceNow platform
Configure and customize ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, or GRC as needed
Build and maintain Flow Designer flows, business rules, client scripts, UI policies, UI actions, ACLs, and script includes
Develop and support REST/SOAP integrations between ServiceNow and third-party systems
Create and maintain Service Portal widgets and custom UI components
Participate in platform upgrades, ensuring custom code and configurations remain compatible
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following ServiceNow best practices and coding standards
Perform unit testing, support UAT, and troubleshoot defects across development, test, and production instances
Collaborate with architects and admins on data model design, ACL/security architecture, and performance optimization
Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and demos
Create technical documentation, including design specs, release notes, and knowledge base articles
Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
Required Qualifications
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
4+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Glide APIs (GlideRecord, GlideAjax, GlideForm, GlideSystem), and server/client-side scripting
Experience with Flow Designer, Integration Hub, and Workflow Editor (legacy)
Solid understanding of the ServiceNow data model, ACLs, business rules, and update sets
Experience building and consuming REST/SOAP web services and integrations (MID Server experience a plus)
Familiarity with Service Portal (AngularJS/Bootstrap) or UI Builder/Now Experience Framework
Experience with at least one core ServiceNow module (ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, or SecOps)
Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request Management
Experience with source control (Git) and CI/CD practices for ServiceNow (e.g., ServiceNow DevOps, Automated Test Framework)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
Additional Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications (e.g., ITSM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, Discovery)
Experience with Performance Analytics, Reporting, or Now Assist/AI features
Experience with or knowledge of Otto, Autonomous Workforce/AI Specialists (AI Agents), and AI Control Tower
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Background in enterprise environments with complex integration landscapes
Experience with scaled/vector databases, LDAP/SSO/SAML integrations, or scripting in Python is a plus
Experience in the electric utility industry is a plus
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification
- 4+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Glide APIs, and server-side and client-side scripting
- Experience with Flow Designer, Integration Hub, and Workflow Editor
- Understanding of the ServiceNow data model, ACLs, business rules, and update sets
- Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP web services and integrations
- Familiarity with Service Portal using AngularJS and Bootstrap, or UI Builder and Now Experience Framework
- Experience with at least one core ServiceNow module, including ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, or SecOps
- Understanding of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management
- Experience with Git and CI/CD practices for ServiceNow
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Master's degree
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer certification
- Additional ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist certifications
- Experience with Performance Analytics, Reporting, or Now Assist/AI features
- Experience with Otto, Autonomous Workforce/AI Specialists, or AI Control Tower
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience in complex enterprise integration environments
- Experience with vector databases, LDAP, SSO, SAML integrations, or Python scripting
- Experience in the electric utility industry
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
