Associate Application Developer 2027- ServiceNow
The Associate Application Developer at Confidential Client collaborates with clients to design, develop, and support scalable, high-quality software solutions using a variety of modern technologies and frameworks. This role involves working across system architecture, employing IBM's Design Thinking for user-centric products, and integrating generative AI and cloud technologies within an Agile team environment to address real-world business challenges.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an Associate Application Developer to join an IT consulting practice focused on ServiceNow, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions. This is an early-career role that will work across the full software lifecycle to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centered applications.
- Work across the full system architecture to design, develop, test, and support high-quality, scalable products and interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and define technical specifications for ServiceNow and generative AI projects.
- Use design thinking and engineering best practices to deliver secure, performant, and usable products.
- Build UI components, mockups, algorithms, and backend services as part of deliverable solutions.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases, modern UI frameworks, and multiple OS platforms depending on project needs.
- Leverage AI assistants (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) responsibly to research, prototype, and increase productivity while validating outputs.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, standups, backlog grooming) and adapt to iterative delivery and changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% as project assignments require.
Required qualifications
- Demonstrated programming experience with one or more of: JavaScript, Java, C++, Python, Scala, R, SAS, SQL, HTML, Angular, ReactJS, or similar languages/frameworks.
- Strong fundamentals in systems design, software development, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Exposure to web application development concepts (front-end and/or back-end).
- Foundational knowledge of JavaScript (functions, loops, arrays, objects/JSON, async concepts).
- Foundational exposure to at least one of: .NET/ASP.NET, C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- Experience or comfort working in Agile team structures.
- Familiarity with using AI productivity tools while applying critical thinking and validation.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client engagements.
- High school diploma / GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Coursework or degree majors in MIS, CS, Business Analytics, Data Science, AI, Economics, UX design, or Web Development.
- Familiarity with generative AI modeling, ethics, and methodologies.
- Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud).
- Experience with relational databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Salesforce, Oracle, Adobe, or other enterprise platforms.
- Understanding of ITIL concepts (incident, problem, change, request management).
- Ability to move across front-end and back-end workstreams.
Estimated compensation & employment details
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Estimated pay: $101,548 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
- Anticipated start timeframe: positions expected to begin in 2027.
- This role does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Benefits & other information
Confidential Client offers competitive and comprehensive benefits per location and role, which may include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, learning and development resources, employee resource groups, and other standard benefits. Specific benefits and eligibility will depend on employment classification and location.
Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Other requirements
- This role may require flexibility to work across multiple client projects and a mix of onsite and remote work depending on assignments.
- Travel requirements: up to 100% depending on client engagements.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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