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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Location: Netherlands Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite y) About the role As a Technical Architect – ServiceNow , you will make an impact by shaping and governing the architectural foundation of complex, enterprise‑scale ServiceNow implementations. You will be a valued member of our Digital & Technology / ServiceNow Practice and collaborate closely with solution architects, delivery teams, clients, and senior business stakeholders. In this role, you will: Own the end‑to‑end technical architecture for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring scalability, maintainability, security, and performance across all modules. Lead the creation of High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs) for complex, global and multi‑instance ServiceNow environments. Translate strategic business and technology objectives into actionable architectural roadmaps and platform blueprints. Drive and enforce technical governance, best practices, and architectural standards across all platform initiatives. Act as the highest technical escalation point, providing guidance on integrations, performance tuning, security, and data modelling. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in the Netherlands . Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change depending on business or client needs. What you need to have to be considered Active ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) – mandatory . Fluency in Dutch - Mandatory 8+ years of hands‑on experience in ServiceNow design, development, and implementation. 3–5+ years as a Platform or Enterprise Architect delivering large‑scale ServiceNow programs. Deep expertise across multiple ServiceNow suites (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SPM, SecOps). Strong knowledge of platform security (ACLs, encryption), scripting (JavaScript/GlideScript), data modelling, Flow Designer, Service Portal, ATF, Integration Hub, Now Experience, NowAssist and NowCreate. Proven track record designing and governing complex integrations, APIs, and enterprise data models (CMDB, CSDM). Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and presenting architectural decisions at executive level. These will help you stand out Additional ServiceNow certifications (CAD, CIS – ITSM/HRSD/ITOM/etc.). Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery environments. Fluency in English & Dutch ; knowledge of additional EU languages is a plus. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred requirement. Your transferable skills and unique experiences matter. What we offer (Netherlands) Competitive salary based on your experience and qualities. NS business card for commuting. 25 days of paid leave per year. Laptop and smartphone. Pension scheme. Cognizant covers the gross base premium for health insurance through CZ Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy for continuous learning. Technology‑driven, innovative environment with a strong global backbone. Open, “can‑do’’ team culture in an international environment. Contact the Recruiter Nikoletta Katona [email protected]
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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