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Job Title: Principal ServiceNow Architect Center of Excellence Experience: 12–14 years (Hands-on ServiceNow expertise) Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid/Onsite as per project needs) Department: Cognizant Digital Systems & Technology – ServiceNow CoE Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview: As a Principal ServiceNow Architect at Cognizant, you will be the technical authority and strategic leader across all ServiceNow modules. You’ll drive platform-wide architecture decisions, mentor fellow architects, and lead development teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. This is a high-impact role within the Center of Excellence, where innovation, governance, and delivery excellence converge. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the end-to-end architecture across all ServiceNow modules: ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, SPM, and App Engine. Lead technical governance , architecture reviews, and design authority boards. Collaborate with enterprise architects and business stakeholders to align platform strategy with business goals. Guide and mentor Solution Architects, Developers, and Team Leads across multiple delivery streams. Establish best practices, reusable frameworks , and accelerators for rapid delivery. Drive platform upgrades, performance tuning , and adoption of new ServiceNow capabilities (e.g., AI/ML, Process Optimization, RPA Hub). Architect complex integrations using IntegrationHub, Flow Designer, REST/SOAP APIs , and third-party tools. Ensure adherence to CSDM, ITIL, and security standards across implementations. Lead technical discovery workshops , proof-of-concepts, and pre-sales solutioning when required. Required Skills & Qualifications: 12–14 years of IT experience with 10+ years in ServiceNow development and architecture . Deep hands-on expertise across all major ServiceNow modules . Strong command of JavaScript, GlideScript, Flow Designer , and integration frameworks. Proven experience in multi-module implementations and cross-functional platform leadership . Expertise in CMDB modeling, IRE, MID Server architecture , and cloud discovery. Experience with Agile/SAFe delivery , DevOps pipelines, and CI/CD for ServiceNow. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills. Preferred Certifications: ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Certified Implementation Specialist (multiple modules) Certified Application Developer (CAD) ITIL v4 Foundation or higher Why Join Cognizant’s ServiceNow CoE? Lead flagship digital transformation programs across Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with global thought leaders and shape Cognizant’s ServiceNow roadmap. Access to exclusive training, sandbox environments , and early-release features. Be part of a high-caliber, innovation-driven team that defines industry standards.
