Anywhere Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a ServiceNow Developer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROJECT The DarkStar Group’s team provides Analytic Software Development, Data Engineering, and Cloud Migration services, as well as interagency communication and data-sharing solutions, as part of an enterprise program that spans two major Intelligence Community customers. This project regularly has new openings for Software Engineers, Cloud Infrastructure Experts, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, SharePoint Developers and Administrators, ServiceNow Developers, and various other types of IT professionals. Work on this program takes place in Herndon, McLean, and Bethesda (we cannot support remote work) and requires an active Secret or higher Security Clearance. THE ROLE The DarkStar Group is seeking a ServiceNow Developer to join our Development Team. You will support our client with design, creation, deployment, and maintenance of multiple ServiceNow applications supporting the Intelligence Community. Be a part of something greater than yourself and make a lasting impact at DarkStar. Duties include but are not limited to: * Develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the ServiceNow platform including, but not limited to, ITSM, SPM>PPM, APW, CMDB, ITOM/ITAM, CSM, ATF, DevSecOps, Service Portal, HR Module, Change Management, Custom Development, etc.
* You will be responsible for helping to develop code, unit test, hold code reviews, check in code, and help to build the code pipeline for continuous integration/continuous delivery.
* Customize ServiceNow applications and facilitate roll out of new applications and modules and configure application UI, workflow, and API.
* Create, maintain configuration management on the ServiceNow platform in all environments.
* Collaborate effectively with other ServiceNow administrators to develop solutions and handle general updates and configuration changes/requests.
* Closely collaborate and work directly with a Technical Lead, in addition to Functional Team Members, to complete full-time remote development along with participating in monthly-to-quarterly engagements held in-person at local CACI offices such as Reston or Chantilly, VA for client engagement, All Hands Sessions, Team Luncheons, etc.
* Confer with Mission Partners to define their information technology goals and advise in the re-engineering of business processes to meet those goals.
* Provide expertise in standards and validations (e.g., ISO 9000).
* Provide group facilitation, interviewing, training, and additional forms of knowledge transfer.
* Act as key coordinator between multiple project teams to ensure enterprise-wide integration of re-engineering efforts.
* Champion awareness training and implementation of business processes.
* Develop process documentation, testing, workflows, and work plans.
* Lead workflow presentations to leadership and Mission Partners as required.
* Coordinate with multiple departments within and outside of the customer’s organization to accomplish project tasks.
* Independent self-starter and proactive at developing solutions and solving business problems using ServiceNow.
Required Skills * Bachelor’s degree preferably in an IT related field 6 years of related experience; or a Master’s with 4 years of experience; an Associates with 8 years of experience.
* Extensive backend development experience with JavaScript’s programming language and how it applies to ServiceNow, along with ServiceNow Glide
* Extensive ServiceNow experience.
* ServiceNow developer certification, preferably Certified System Administrator (CSA).
* Understanding of best practices across both commercial and federal sectors as it relates to workflow and process management.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners.
* Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Fully capable with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Outlook).
* Ability to estimate work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately.
* Strong public speaking skills and professional demeanor required.
* Experience in scrum and agile frameworks for development to include task management, performing stand-ups and sprint reviews, gathering requirements, and creating documentation.
* Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
Desired Skills (Optional) * Configuration Management experience.
* Configuration Management certifications.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
* Other ServiceNow certifications.
* Graphics design or UX/UI design experience.
* Experience in HTML/CSS and Jelly scripting. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We’re one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you’ll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they’ll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: * very strong salaries;
* 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
* the ability to get increased salary if you don’t need medical/dental/vision;
* 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
* a generously-funded HSA;
* an 8% 401(k) contribution; * 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
* the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
* a generous training budget;
* $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
* business development / growth incentives; and
* top notch company swag.
** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. ** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.