Full-Time

Lead ServiceNow Developer

Posted on 8/21/2026

LightFeather

LightFeather

11-50 employees

WOSB/SDVOSB digital services and software development

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

Must work Eastern Time (ET) hours.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
ServiceNow
SCRUM
Data Modeling
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer.
  • Strong familiarity and working knowledge of the ServiceNow suite of tools, including Service Catalog, Service Portal, Reports, Incident, and Knowledge Base.
  • Ability to communicate and listen effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
  • Independent development experience, with emphasis on analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Competency with IT Service Management, Asset and Configuration Management, ITIL/ITSM, and PMP/PRINCE2 practices.
  • Experience working on project teams that use Agile/Scrum.
  • Experience with system and software engineering lifecycle principles, translating requirements into functional and technical solutions, application implementation and support, and enterprise monitoring.
  • Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis and modeling to inform management decisions.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, develop, and implement baseline and custom ServiceNow applications and enhancements.
  • Provide architectural input and maintain overall platform stability by applying appropriate design and development standards.
  • Work independently and as a technical team member.
  • Work in multiple instances and domains while supporting internal and external customers.
  • Use an Agile/Scrum methodology to manage development work.
  • Advise functional and administrative teams on design, development, and ServiceNow best practices.
  • Collaborate with business, systems, and technology partners in business analysis meetings to develop business and system requirements.
  • Develop requested enhancements to existing ServiceNow applications.
  • Script Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts, access control lists, Workflow Activities, and related ServiceNow components.
  • Facilitate and support the rollout of new applications and enhancements in ServiceNow.
  • Analyze system performance issues and determine performance enhancements.
Desired Qualifications
  • ServiceNow Certified Application Developer certification.

LightFeather delivers digital services to the federal government by building software and data-visualization tools that reveal and modernize business processes, enabling automated workflows. Its products emphasize clear visuals and modern technologies, and the team continuously iterates to improve efficiency and business value. The company sets itself apart as a Woman Owned Small Business and SDVOSB, and it focuses on delivering practical, value-driven solutions through rapid iteration rather than merely following trends. Its goal is to empower people to get things done and create a positive, lasting impact on government operations through better processes and clearer insights.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • GSA added 17 Polaris SDVOSB awards on June 23, 2026.
  • LightFeather's website updated July 2026, signaling ongoing client-facing delivery.
  • Polaris and MAS contracts extend ordering access into 2031 and 2041.

What critics are saying

  • LightFeather protested USCIS RIVER awards on May 22, 2026; resolution remains open.
  • HigherGov shows no recent contract activity beyond March 6, 2025.
  • One missed recompete or protest loss can choke this federal-services business.

What makes LightFeather unique

  • LightFeather holds GSA Polaris WOSB and SDVOSB awards through 2031.
  • LightFeather combines WOSB, SDVOSB, and SBA-certified small disadvantaged status.
  • LightFeather focuses on federal modernization, DevSecOps, and platform engineering.

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