Über diese ServiceNow Lead Developer Stelle bei University of Chicago
Department
OPS ITS - Service Automation
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Leads technical development and platform architecture for ServiceNow, ensuring scalable, sustainable solutions.
- Oversees and mentors ServiceNow team members, guiding best practices in agile delivery, code quality, and platform management.
- Collaborates closely with stakeholders across campus (IT, HR, Finance, Research, etc.) to understand needs, design optimal solutions, and communicate progress.
- Spearheads exciting initiatives including chatbot integration, advanced workflow automation, and onboarding of new ServiceNow modules and units.
- Designs and optimizes business processes leveraging ServiceNow capabilities.
- Manages backlog and prioritizes high-impact projects.
- Champions governance and compliance standards, serving as a resource on ServiceNow trends, security, and platform strategy.
- Fosters an inclusive, innovative team culture and actively communicates updates, challenges, and successes to campus partners.
- Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.
- Leads or coordinates teams or projects for activities relating to software support and/or development.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
- Advance degree in a technical field.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in ServiceNow development and administration or in another application.
- Background in higher education or large enterprise environments is beneficial.
Certifications:
- Service-now.com Developer certification.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proven process design and improvement capabilities.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn, especially interested in AI, chatbots, and workflow automation.
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and enthusiasm.
- Strong background in leading complex projects or platforms, especially in fast-paced or evolving environments.
- Work collaboratively, lead change, and adapt to new challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and take initiative.
- Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- Sit for short or extended time periods.
- Extensively use computer.
- On-call responsibilities.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Health Screen Required
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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