ServiceNow Architect

ServiceNow Architect

6 Month Contract

Reading (Hybrid)

£525/day (Outside IR35)

ServiceNow Architect needed for a 6 Month Contract in Reading (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Jan/Feb 2026.

A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a ServiceNow design + integration project for an external client.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week working remotely (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the office in Reading. Paying up to £525/day (Outside IR35).

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• ServiceNow Architect responsible for leading the technical direction, architecture design, integration + platform governance for ServiceNow implementations.


• In-depth hands-on ServiceNow Architecture expertise including design, configuration + implementation.


• Deep ServiceNow modules + workflows experience including: ITSM, ITOM, Discovery, ITAM, CSM, HRSD, SecOps, GRC).


• Managing integrations between ServiceNow and other systems (via REST, SOAP APIs, IntegrationHub, MID Server, custom integrations), ensuring reliability, security, latency, error handling, monitoring.


• Defining + implementing technical governance, architecture operating models, and instance strategy.


• Knowledge of CMDB, data modelling, metadata, core data, data governance + security.


• Leading stakeholder workshops + discovery sessions to understand current-state processes, define future-state vision, scope requirements, constraints, risks, and opportunities.


• Defining roadmaps and solutions intent/blueprints, translating business goals into ServiceNow architecture, module usage, and platform configuration vs custom development.


• Establishing ServiceNow architecture governance, reviewing designs, code reviews, progress monitoring.


• Working with Enterprise Architects / Platform Owners to define ServiceNow architecture strategy + upgrade / migration plans.


• Ensuring ServiceNow solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business strategy and best practices.


• ServiceNow Certifications preferred: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), Certified Application Developer (CAD), Certified Master Architect, Certified Technical Architect, CIS.