At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ServiceNow development, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-quality solutions for clients.
- Company: Join Methods, a £100m Digital Transformation company with a focus on public services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, wellness support, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for professional growth and exciting project work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in society while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven ServiceNow development experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead ServiceNow Developer to join our growing ServiceNow Practice. As the technical authority for development, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality solutions for our clients, ensuring best practice standards, and mentoring our development team. This is a key leadership role, directly supporting major ServiceNow customer project deliveries.
Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical delivery of ServiceNow development across multiple projects and customers.
- Provide consultancy and technical expertise, ensuring all development aligns with ServiceNow best practice and customer requirements.
- Conduct code reviews, define standards, and ensure quality assurance of all development output.
- Mentor and support junior developers, aiding skills development and progression within the team.
- Contribute to the creation of skills matrices for projects and support recruitment of new colleagues within the discipline.
- Deliver project-specific training and knowledge transfer to colleagues.
- Participate in customer workshops, scoping sessions, and solution design.
- Support pre-sales activity by shaping proposals and providing technical input to bids.
- Act as an ambassador for the ServiceNow practice within Methods, sharing knowledge and supporting the wider community.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Proven track record as a ServiceNow Developer with deep expertise across several areas of the platform (e.g. ITSM, ITOM, ITAM).
- Strong understanding of ServiceNow best practice development, configuration, and integration.
- Experience in leading development teams, including mentoring, coaching, and performing code reviews.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work in hybrid teams across multiple projects and customer engagements.
- Eligible for, or already holding, SC clearance.
Desirable:
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist certifications across multiple modules.
- Experience contributing to pre-sales and shaping technical solutions in proposals.
- Experience working in consultancy or partner environments.
This role is Hybrid. Remote, with some client travel as and when required - This is fully expensed. Salary: £65-75k plus benefits. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect:
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience.
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society.
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership.
- A supportive and collaborative environment.
- Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training.
- Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
- Flexible Working – including home working and part time.
- Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes.
- Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year.
- Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation.
- Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
- Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance.
- Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary.
- Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included).
- Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included).
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits).
Lead ServiceNow Developer in London employer: Methods Business and Digital Technology
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees. With a strong focus on collaboration, autonomy, and professional development, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact public services. The supportive work culture, combined with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee wellness, makes Methods a standout choice for those seeking a rewarding career in IT consultancy.
Contact Details:
Methods Business and Digital Technology Recruitment Team
