ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal

Role Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

As a ServiceNow Developer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following:

• Architect and automate enterprise IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) capabilities
• Design and configure Software Asset Management (SAM) and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) workflows, including license entitlements, software models, normalization, reclamation, and lifecycle management
• Align platform architecture with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM)
• Maintain CMDB health by configuring Data Certification, Discovery, Reconciliation, and Health Assessments
• Architect customized scripts, Script Includes, Business Rules, Flow Designer, and Service Portal widgets to support ITAM operational requirements
• Design and build integrations between ServiceNow and external data sources (e.g., SCCM, Jamf, Intune, Active Directory, Coupa) using IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP APIs, and MID Server configurations
• Establish robust data governance policies for hardware and software assets, ensuring audit-readiness and adherence to industry licensing models
• Design, configure, and customize ServiceNow applications using JavaScript, Glide API, business rules, client scripts, and Flow Designer to meet specific business needs
• Lead or support the implementation and optimization of core SPM modules, including Demand Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Resource Management, and Financial Planning
• Work closely with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Create and maintain detailed technical and functional documentation and support platform upgrade activities, including testing and reconfiguration
• Contribute to IT-related technical processes reviews, postmortems, and continual process improvement
• Create estimations on effort required to produce ServiceNow functionality
• Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, create architectural documentation, and mentor junior developers to ensure adherence to best practices
• Maintain current ServiceNow and industry certifications, while obtaining additional certifications

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Skills:
  • Expert proficiency in ServiceNow CMDB and ITAM, including SAM and HAM
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAM, HAM, and CSDM structures to ensure compliance, accurate lifecycle tracking, and cost optimization
  • Demonstrated experience with full-cycle SAM and/or HAM implementations
  • Deep understanding of software licensing metrics and physical hardware asset lifecycles from procurement to disposal
  • Experience in ServiceNow platform architecture, Flow Designer, and Integration Hub
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, AngularJS, JSON, and REST/SOAP web services
  • Experience with ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and Performance Analytic
  • Experience with other ServiceNow modules like ITSM or ITOM
  • Ability to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective technical solutions
  • Excellent understanding of the Agile software testing process and lifecycle, from smoke test to integration to production deployment
  • Ability to identify, understand, document, and create functionality aligning with customer value streams
  • Ability to produce level of estimates and basic deployment plans for ServiceNow functionality
  • Strong organizational and time management skills while working in a rapid software development environment
  • Ability to identify and learn new technologies quickly
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Ability to coach, guide, and mentor junior developers
• Certification(s): Required: ServiceNow Certified Systems Administrator
• Security Clearance Level: Must possess and maintain a Secret or higher clearance
• US Citizenship Required
• Location: Remote

Benefits

• AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace