Solution Architecture - Application Lead at Airbus

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide architectural governance and support for the Service Now platform, ensuring detailed designs align with broader enterprise architecture.

• Identify and resolve architectural discrepancies between strategic goals and vendor solution implementations.

• Design and document reference architectures, design patterns, and data integration flows.

• Conduct gap analysis and technical evaluations comparing requested functionality against Out of The Box (OOTB) Service Now capabilities.

• Advise development teams on technical methodologies, frameworks, software development lifecycles, and coding standards.

• Evaluate new Service Now features and release capabilities to align with organizational needs and transformation strategies.

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of Service Now developers and administrators.

• Establish and enforce code review processes, deployment strategies, and platform security best practices.

• Oversee platform health, performance tuning, and manage the technical impact of bi annual Service Now version upgrades.

• Partner with cross functional business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Required Technical Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 years of proven knowledge and hands on experience working with Service Now in a Development and Technical Architecture capacity.

• Advanced expertise in key integration technologies relevant to ServiceNow: JavaScript, SQL, SSO, SAML, SSL, REST Web Services, and JDBC/ODBC.

• Deep understanding of the Common Service Data Model (CSDM) framework.

• Advanced coding proficiency in languages and frameworks associated with ServiceNow (JavaScript, Angular, Jelly).

• Strong grasp of software architecture principles applied to portals, websites, and complex systems integration projects.

• Suggested Addition Experience implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and using the Automated Test Framework (ATF) within Service Now.

• Suggested Addition Broad exposure to Service Now suites beyond ITSM, such as ITOM (IT Operations Management), ITAM (IT Asset Management), or HRSD (HR Service Delivery).

Certifications & Methodologies

• At least three Service Now certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., Certified System Administrator, Certified Application Developer, and Certified Implementation Specialist ITSM).

• Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) or Certified Application Architect (CAA) Service Now certifications are highly desirable.

• Strong foundational experience with ITIL processes;

• Proven track record of working and delivering within Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Leadership & Behaviroal Competencies

• Exceptional problem solving skills with an ability to think innovatively and "outside the box.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; highly capable of organizing workloads, prioritizing tasks, and resolving complex problems independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to empathize, build trust, and maintain effective relationships with IT vendors and colleagues across all seniority levels.

• Positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong curiosity for continuous improvement in a fast paced environment.

• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of the value of diversity in the workplace, with a dedication to fostering an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment and can bring their authentic selves to work.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited:

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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