The English-language job board for Spain
92,000+ live jobsServiceNow Technical Architect (CTA)
Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Remote (Barcelona)
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Benefits
- Flexible pay plan, meal vouchers, gym access






Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - mandatory
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in ServiceNow solution design, development, and implementation, with at least 3-5 years acting as a Platform or Enterprise Architect
- In-depth expertise across the core ServiceNow platform and multiple major application suites including HAM, SAM, ITSM, and ITOM
- Expert proficiency in platform security (ACLs, encryption), scripting (JavaScript, GlideScript), data modelling, and integration frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Flow Designer, NOW Experience, Service Portal, ATF, Integration Hub, NowAssist, and NowCreate
- Proven track record architecting and leading large-scale, complex, and global ServiceNow deployments
- Fluent English - required. Dutch and Spanish language skills are a plus
Nice to have
- Certified Application Developer (CAD) and multiple CIS certifications (ITSM, HRSD, ITOM) - desired
- Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and ITIL processes - desired
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies for platform development and release management - desired
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Restaurant tickets for every working day
- Permanent contract - we're investing in a long-term relationship
- Flexible benefits: Gympass and nursery tickets through our flexible retribution scheme
- Referral bonus - bring great people in and get rewarded
- Competitive salary and bonuses - let's talk numbers on our first call
The role
Senior ServiceNow Technical Architect (CTA)
Remote · Spain
We're looking for a Senior ServiceNow Technical Architect to own the end-to-end technical architecture of the ServiceNow platform for our top-tier clients. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines deep platform mastery with the ability to translate complex business objectives into scalable, secure, and elegant architectural solutions - and who can guide and inspire the teams that build them.
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end technical architecture of the ServiceNow platform across all implemented and planned modules
- Lead the design of High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for complex ServiceNow implementations including multi-instance, global, and highly integrated environments
- Translate strategic business objectives and technology requirements into concrete, actionable architectural blueprints
- Apply deep cross-functional module knowledge to design solutions and ensure proper data model alignment including CSDM
- Define, implement, and lead technical governance processes including Design Authority Board reviews for all major platform changes and custom development
- Enforce ServiceNow best practices, design standards, and development guidelines to minimise technical debt and keep the platform evergreen
- Conduct technical risk assessments and provide architectural assurance, ensuring compliance with security protocols, data governance, and regulatory requirements
- Design and govern secure, high-performance integration patterns using REST/SOAP APIs and Integration Hub between ServiceNow and enterprise applications
- Lead the definition and governance of the ServiceNow data model, CMDB, and CSDM, ensuring data integrity and quality
- Act as the ultimate technical escalation point for complex architectural, performance, and security challenges
- Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Solution Architects, Developers, and Implementation teams
- Present technical strategies, architectural decisions, and platform roadmaps to audiences ranging from technical teams to C-suite executives
- Support pre-sales activities including scoping, estimates, and statements of work
Ready to set the technical standard for ServiceNow at enterprise scale? Apply now and let's talk.
How you'll work
FULLY REMOTE IN SPAIN - Work from wherever you're most productive. No relocation, no commute, full flexibility.
Why join us?
HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS - Work on demanding digitalization initiatives or build solutions from the ground up. This is where your expertise makes a real difference.
CUTTING-EDGE TECH - Stay sharp with the latest ServiceNow capabilities and emerging technologies. We invest in keeping you ahead of the curve.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING - Access to top learning platforms to deepen your expertise or pick up new skills you've been putting off.
A CLEAR CAREER PATH - Grow vertically into greater responsibility or horizontally into new technologies. You decide the direction.
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global IT services and consulting company whose engineers, consultants, researchers and innovators turn ideas into AI and advanced technologies for client organizations. It serves a wide range of industries including automotive, banking, consumer goods, communications and media, healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and travel and hospitality.
Its work spans areas such as data and AI, digital engineering, business processes, and consulting, helping leading organizations convert ideas into action. The company describes a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and career growth.
- Industry
- IT Services
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid
In their own words
About the company & team
A TEAM THAT HAS YOUR BACK - Talented colleagues who collaborate, support, and push each other to deliver quality work.
GLOBAL EXPOSURE - Work alongside international teams in a truly multicultural environment.
More jobs like this
or browse Barcelona·Engineering·Software engineering·Senior·Remote·Catalonia·IT Services
