Senior ServiceNow Developer (Operational Risk Applications)

Senior ServiceNow Developer (Operational Risk Applications)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Contract Duration: 1 year
Workload: 100%
Experience Level: Senior (5–8 years)
 

About the Role

For our client, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior ServiceNow Developer to support the development and operation of critical Operational Risk (OpRisk) applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

This position is part of a collaborative, agile environment focused on the continuous enhancement of an existing risk management platform.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Operational Risk applications
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and enhance ServiceNow-based applications and workflows
• Support the operation and continuous improvement of existing systems
• Collaborate closely with developers, business stakeholders, and nearshore teams
• Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and security standards
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical decision-making

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience as a ServiceNow Developer (not only an end-user or administrator)
• Proven expertise in:
  • ServiceNow GRC 
  • IRM 
  • BCM 
  • TPRM
• Good knowledge of:
  • Linux
  • PL/SQL
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Education

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or strong interest in Operational Risk Management (OpRisk)
• Experience working in regulated industries, banking, or financial services
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Agile mindset with a collaborative approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Team-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and distributed team environment
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Language Requirements

• German: C2 level
• English: C2 level 

Team Environment

You will join a team responsible for the ongoing development of an established risk management platform, working alongside:

• 4 onsite developers
• 5 nearshore developers
• 4 business specialists

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business-critical risk management solutions within a dynamic and highly collaborative environment.