ServiceNow Technical Architect with RPA experience

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow Technical Architect to join our growing enterprise IT team.  As a ServiceNow Technical Architect, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient, and sustainable ServiceNow configurations.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead the design of ServiceNow solutions, including system architecture, data model, integrations, workflows, and automation, to meet business objectives and requirements
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
• Configure and customize ServiceNow platform components, such as Service Catalog, Incident Management, Change Management, and CMDB, to align with client needs and industry standards
• Design and implement integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems, leveraging APIs, web services, middleware, and scripting languages
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize ServiceNow configurations to enhance system responsiveness, scalability, and reliability
• Ensure ServiceNow implementations comply with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies, including data security, privacy, and audit standards
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and user guides. Conduct training sessions for stakeholders and end-users as needed
• Stay updated on the latest ServiceNow features, trends, and best practices. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within ServiceNow ecosystem

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) and Certified Application Developer (CAD) certifications are required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a ServiceNow developer, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
• Deep understanding of ServiceNow platform architecture, components, and capabilities
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing complex ServiceNow solutions, including custom applications, modules, and integrations
• Experience with custom integrations using REST/SOAP, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, API Scripts
• Experience on the ServiceNow Platform including customization of applications such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, SPM and CSM
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS, and other web technologies
• Experience with ITSM processes (e.g., Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management) and ITIL framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Skills:

• Proficiency in ServiceNow Studio, Flow Designer, Integration Hub, and other relevant ServiceNow tools and modules
• Strong understanding of RPA concepts, including process mapping, workflow automation, bot development, and integration with external systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of RPA solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders