Windward Consulting Careers

Description

Windward Consulting is at the forefront of Service-Centric IT. With strategic consulting, unparalleled technical expertise and our proven Windward Service-Centric IT RoadMap, we help our clients align the core competencies of process, organization, information and technology to run the most sensitive and mission-critical IT environments in the world.  
 
Our consultants solve our clients’ most challenging problems, uncovering answers to questions they didn't even know.  Only apply if you are self-motivated, have a thirst to learn new technologies and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We work with the biggest DOD Organizations and Fortune 500 clients, and interact with smart, innovative people. Our employees are not only passionate and driven, but strive to ensure customer quality is delivered consistently and effectively. 

We are looking for a high caliber, ServiceNow Senior Developer to help us grow our ServiceNow practice area. The position is responsible for the requirements, design, development, and implementation of various ITSM applications to solve client requirements. To be successful, one should have prior experience with ServiceNow ITSM. Mentoring others on the ServiceNow platform will also be key as this role will be working directly with customers who are often unfamiliar with the ServiceNow platform and will need to be coached in best practices. 

Essential Functions: 

• Provide Expertise in ITSM processes and best practices
• Lead, synthesize, generate, and publish customer stories
• Develop enablement materials that drive better outcomes on the Now Platform
• Participate in all cycles of the design process
• Collaborate on user stories to define development tasks
• Perform in concert with architecture and development peers
• Share knowledge with other program members concerning integrations and other ServiceNow work
• Leverage both proven and innovative technology approaches to solve challenging business problem
• Provide technical assessments, written documentation and technical expertise
• Communicate with the customer in technical/non-technical terms, understand their business requirements, and provide suitable solutions
• Work on continuous improvement by sharing experiences and knowledge with the team
• Advises on options, risk and impacts on business processes and technical architecture for the ITSM Implementation

Qualifications: 

• Experience with ITSM applications (as many of Incident, Problem, Change Management as possible), CMDB, Knowledge Management, Virtual Agent
• Extensive, demonstrable experience with JavaScript (preferably in the context of ServiceNow code exercises)
• Experience with ServiceNow App Engine/custom application development is a plus
• Total comfort and ease in a customer-facing role
• Experience working with enterprise IT software (e.g. ServiceNow, Salesforce, PeopleSoft)
• Experience using HTML and CSS to customize user interfaces
• 2+ years of experience as a key technical resource for ServiceNow solutions in client environments
• Ability to run workshops with the customer to gather requirements and map processes
• Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of the internal customers and senior management
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to provides technical leadership and professional guidance to managers, team, and vendors
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Design thinking workshop facilitation experience

Other Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent experience/ combination of education and experience. 
• Nice To Have Certifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist -- ITSM, ServiceNow Certified Application Developer

Work Locations: 

• Remote

Travel Required: 

• No

Windward Consulting strives to attract and retain the best individuals and provide an environment where they can all grow professionally and build a rewarding career.  We continually strive to create an environment that balances work life and offers benefits that will enhance the compensation package.  We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D, as well as the option to purchase additional Life Insurance and AD&D, Paid Time Off, Personal Leave, Holidays, 401(k) plan with company match and work/life balance.   
 
Windward Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.  

WINDWARD CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (WINDWARD) PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITHOUT REGARD TO AN APPLICANT’S COLOR, RACE, SEX, PREGNANCY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTICS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW. WE WILL CONSIDER THIS APPLICATION ACTIVE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER OUR RECEIPT. THEREAFTER, YOU MUST REAPPLY IF FURTHER INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT. I CERTIFY THAT ALL ANSWERS GIVEN BY ME ARE TRUE, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE, I UNDERSTAND THAT THE FALSIFICATION, MISREPRESENTATION OR OMISSION OF ANY FACT ON THIS APPLICATION (OR ANY OTHER ACCOMPANYING OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS) OR PROVIDED ORALLY, WILL BE CAUSE FOR DENIAL OF EMPLOYMENT OR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHEN OR HOW DISCOVERED. The application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. In exchange for the Company’s considering my application for employment, I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application and any supporting documents. I authorize Windward to secure information about my experience from former employers, educational institutions, government agencies, or any references I have provided, and for those parties to provide information concerning my experience, and I hereby release all parties from any liability arising from such investigation. In exchange for the Company’s considering my application for employment, I hereby authorize my former employer to release to Windward any personnel information and records, favorable or otherwise, which my employer has kept regarding my employment, including my work performance. I understand that Windward may retain photocopies of my records for its files, whether I am offered employment or not. I hereby release all parties, including my former employer and Windward from any liability arising from the release, review and retention of any records pertaining to me.