ServiceNow Discovery & CMDB Developer

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

$65K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of ServiceNow experience, including 2 years in Discovery and CMDB
  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow Discovery administration (probes, sensors, MID Server, credentials, schedules)
  • Knowledge of CMDB fundamentals and data quality best practices
  • Familiarity with Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) and Discovery Patterns
  • Infrastructure knowledge including networking fundamentals, server basics, cloud platforms, and containers
  • Proficiency in enterprise integrations with ServiceNow

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement ServiceNow solutions for Discovery and CMDB modules
  • Configure and troubleshoot ServiceNow Discovery, including MID Server and credential management
  • Create and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other systems
  • Optimize workflows, business rules, and automation scripts
  • Ensure CMDB accuracy and completeness for IT assets
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards for asset visibility and management insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Conduct testing of solutions using Automated Test Framework (ATF) scripts
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in Asset, Discovery, and CMDB processes

Benefits

  • Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health
  • Opportunities for diverse career paths and extensive networking
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement based on business and client needs
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are seeking a ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB Developer with hands-on experience across ServiceNow ITOM and ITSM modules. This role will be responsible for implementing, and maintaining ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB solutions across Sun Life's infrastructure estate. The ideal candidate combines ServiceNow development expertise with strong infrastructure knowledge (network/server/cloud). This role ensures accurate and complete population of the CMDB through scheduled discovery, pattern development, and reconciliation, covering on-premises servers, network devices, cloud platforms, and containerized environments.

What you will do:
  • Develop, and implement solutions within ServiceNow for Discovery and CMDB modules
  • Configure and troubleshoot ServiceNow Discovery, including MID Server setup, credentials management, probes, sensors, and schedules
  • Develop and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other systems (REST APIs, SFTP, Graph Connectors, import sets, transform maps)
  • Create and optimize workflows, business rules, and scripts to automate asset and discovery processes
  • Implement and maintain the CMDB to ensure accurate, up-to-date IT asset and configuration information
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards to provide asset visibility and management insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Conduct thorough testing of developed solutions, including Automated Test Framework (ATF) scripts
  • Provide technical analysis and recommendations to improve Asset, Discovery, and CMDB processes
  • Troubleshoot production and test issues; perform root cause analysis and resolution efforts
  • Assure quality, security, and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
  • Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner
  • Document development work, system designs, and operational procedures


What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience
  • 3-5 years of ServiceNow experience, with at least 2 years hands-on in Discovery and CMDB
  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow Discovery administration (probes, sensors, MID Server, credentials, schedules)
  • Experience with CMDB fundamentals (CSDM, CI classes, relationships, deduplication, data quality)
  • Knowledge of Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) and Discovery Patterns
  • Infrastructure knowledge: networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, ports, firewalls, SNMP, WMI, SSH), Windows/Linux server basics, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS), containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Experience supporting enterprise integrations with ServiceNow
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex situations
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes
  • As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position reports to a unilingual English-speaking manager outside Quebec.


What’s in it for you:
  • Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
  • As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office


The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:
65,000/65 000 - 105,000/105 000

Job Category:
IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:
08/07/2026

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