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ServiceNow Architect

LightFeather
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
LightFeather is seeking a ServiceNow Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale ServiceNow solutions. This position serves as the primary technical authority on the platform, engaging frequently with clients, mentoring developers, and ensuring alignment with both program objectives and ServiceNow best practices.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment—bridging strategic business needs with scalable technical implementations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance, and security.

Location: Fully Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in client calls to lead and advise on technical design discussions.
  • Conduct detailed requirement analysis to ensure business needs are well-defined and actionable.
  • Review business requirements to ensure technical clarity and feasibility for development.
  • Mentor and guide developers and functional team members on ServiceNow best practices.
  • Oversee release management activities, including update sets and runbook maintenance.
  • Ensure technical designs support scalable, maintainable, and secure ServiceNow implementations.
  • Ensure solution quality through peer reviews and compliance/governance checks.
  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and potential design gaps.

Required Qualifications

  • 8 years of hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform.
  • 4 years in a lead developer or architect-level role.
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD).
  • At least one Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification — ITSM preferred.
  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow architecture, integration points, and module configuration.
  • Technically detail-oriented with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical and functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience mentoring developers and reviewing technical deliverables.
  • Proven ability to represent technical solutions in client-facing discussions.
  • Background supporting federal or defense programs in a cleared environment.

Why Join LightFeather?

At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

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