Full-Time

Senior ServiceNow Developer

Deadline 8/25/27
GovCIO

GovCIO

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal IT modernization and cybersecurity services

Compensation Overview

$130k - $145k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
Git
ServiceNow
Java
JIRA
Web Development

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least 8 years of work experience.
  • At least 5 years of development experience, including 2 years as a lead developer.
  • At least 3 years of experience with ServiceNow and the Now Platform, including IT Service Management, App Engine, and/or Integration Hub.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to design, discuss, and document system strategies for platforms, applications, and networks.
  • Experience writing both unit and end-to-end automated tests.
  • Proficiency with Jira and GitHub.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of developers in the development strategy, planning, and execution of customized applications.
  • Develop, maintain, and expand custom-developed ServiceNow applications using the Now Platform.
  • Develop front-end and back-end components connected to a blended technology stack and interconnect ServiceNow functions with legacy systems.
  • Support dashboard development and metrics creation based on data within ServiceNow applications.
  • Rapidly deliver lightweight back-end services and front-end public-facing web stacks.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot production application issues.
  • Promote and drive innovation in technologies, processes, and tools.
  • Work with Product Owners and Scrum Teams on requirements decomposition, backlog refinement, and breakdown of user stories and tasks.
  • Interact with stakeholders in support of the Product Owner.
  • Use unit and integration testing to ensure systems are defect-free.
  • Interface with internal and government management personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • ServiceNow development and the Now Platform, including IT Service Management, App Engine, Integration Hub, Mobile Studio, and Automated Test Framework.
  • Java development experience.
  • ServiceNow Certification, such as Certified System Administrator or Application Developer.

GovCIO provides IT services and digital solutions to the U.S. federal government, including IT modernization, digital services, data analytics, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and management consulting. It wins prime federal contracts and delivers a full range of services through its business units—Health and Civilian Agencies, National Security Solutions, and Veteran and Enterprise Technology Solutions—along with GovCIO Media & Research. The company differentiates itself by expanding through strategic investments and acquisitions, such as WCAS’s stake and the Salient CRGT purchase, and by targeting federal health, national security, and civilian agencies under major contract vehicles like VA T4NG2. Its goal is to help the government transform and modernize its IT landscape with mission-critical technology and analytics capabilities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GovCIO won a $389.7 million VA IT support order, extending revenue through 2027.
  • Its February 25, 2026 VLM recompete preserves trusted VA visibility and low-friction renewal work.
  • SoldierPoint transition added nearly 300 employees and deepened access to 4 million veterans.

What critics are saying

  • GovCIO lost the GAO-recompeted $95 million GAO IT services contract in January 2026.
  • A D.C. Federal Claims case opened March 2026 keeps GovCIO exposed to protest volatility.
  • Heavy VA concentration makes any 2027 recompete or budget shift an existential revenue shock.

What makes GovCIO unique

  • GovCIO controls VA-connected care through SoldierPoint’s $2 billion CCIN contract, July 2025.
  • Its GovCIO Media & Research brand shapes federal IT narratives, not just delivery services.
  • WCAS-backed scale and 3,300 employees support rapid acquisition integration across federal health programs.

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