Accenture

ServiceNow Technical Architect

Accenture$132K — $261K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in Technical Architecture or Lead Engineer roles with ServiceNow.
  • 8 years of experience in enterprise IT transformation within consulting services.
  • 6 years of leading and mentoring ServiceNow Developers and Technical Architects.
  • Experience enforcing architectural and engineering standards for code and design.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced ServiceNow scripting and development (JavaScript, APIs).
  • Experience delivering solutions in Agile models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
  • At least 3 ServiceNow certifications including System Administrator and Application Developer.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement of implementation methodologies and services.
  • Manage and lead teams of ServiceNow Developers in technical capacity.
  • Promote a process-oriented approach and maintain order in project execution.
  • Utilize peer and SME support as needed in complex situations.
  • Provide valuable insights to clients regarding governance and project management issues.
  • Participate actively in ongoing training and certification opportunities.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and bonus opportunities.
  • Generous paid holidays and time-off policies.
  • Robust training and certification opportunities available.
  • Market competitive benefits package.
Full Job Description
You Are

As a Technical Architect with the ServiceNow Business Group you are an experienced innovator of new applications in ServiceNow. You can architect system solutions with ServiceNow and describe the solution with ease.
• You're willing to roll up your sleeves to develop new solutions for our clients
• Experienced advisor to the C-Suite, crafting the best solutions to meet their business needs.
• Provide leadership oversight on critical ServiceNow programs at Fortune 500 clients.
• You are a continuous learner, taking advantage of new learning opportunities. You take time to seek out information about new applications in ServiceNow and stay up to date on the latest offerings.
• Able to identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and to work internally with the ServiceNow account teams to progress

The Work
• Drive the continuous improvements of our implementation methodology and service offerings based on client experiences.
• Technical Architects can expect to manage and lead teams of ServiceNow Developers in a technical management and mentorship capacity.
• You are someone that is process oriented and prefers order over chaos.
• You are comfortability asking for help from peers and Subject Matter Experts when needed.
• Strong background working with Enterprise Software companies and/or Consulting companies
• Demonstrated ability to influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons and risks) while providing thought leadership to sponsors/stakeholders in solving governance, program/project management, business process and/or technical problems
• As a member of the ServiceNow Business Group you will have access to our robust training and certification opportunities.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need:
  • Minimum 10 years' experience working with ServiceNow in a Technical Architecture, Lead Engineer, or equivalent senior technical role, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solution design.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience driving enterprise IT transformation and platform strategy, preferably within a consulting or professional services environment.
  • Minimum 6 years' experience leading and mentoring ServiceNow Developers and/or Technical Architects, including responsibility for technical direction, coaching, and quality outcomes.
  • Minimum 6 years' hands-on experience establishing and enforcing architectural and engineering standards, including code reviews, design reviews, and platform governance.
  • Minimum 6 years' experience with advanced scripting and development on the ServiceNow platform, including JavaScript and platform APIs (SQL experience preferred).
  • Minimum 6 years' experience delivering solutions in Agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid/Wagile environments).
  • Minimum of 3 ServiceNow certifications: System Administrator/CSA (required), Application Developer/CAD (required), CIS - ITSM or equivalent domain certification (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience (minimum 12 years total work experience);
    if Associate's degree, minimum 6 years additional relevant work experience.


Bonus Points If:
  • Experience with enterprise data architectures, integrations, or cloud-native patterns.
  • Cloud migration or modernization experience.
  • ITIL certification.
  • Strong background integrating ServiceNow with AWS, Azure, or other enterprise platforms.
  • Experience building proofs of concept, prototypes, or innovation pilots.
  • Demonstrated success contributing to sales pursuits, technical wins, or account growth.
  • Prior experience shaping platform strategy or center-of-excellence models.


Professional Skill Requirements
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
  • Proven ability to lead at scale, influencing outcomes across multiple teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
  • Customer-centric mindset with a focus on business outcomes, platform sustainability, and long-term value.
  • Demonstrated leadership presence, credibility, and emotional intelligence.
  • Experience providing technical advisory or architectural guidance to senior client stakeholders, including executives and enterprise architects.
  • Experience serving as a technical escalation point on large, complex, or high-risk ServiceNow programs.


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/13/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $302,400
Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900
Colorado $132,500 to $261,300
District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200
Illinois $122,700 to $261,300
Maryland $132,500 to $261,300
Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300
New York $122,700 to $302,400
New Jersey $141,100 to $302,400
Washington $141,100 to $278,200

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