[Remote] Sr IT Architect - ServiceNow

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and a premier destination for beauty products. TheSenior Solution Architect - ServiceNow is responsible for setting the strategic vision and architectural direction for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it delivers business value and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities• Define and lead the ServiceNow platform vision and strategy to align with enterprise goals and evolving business needs.• Architect end-to-end ServiceNow solutions across modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, App Engine) ensuring scalability, maintainability, and integration with broader enterprise systems. • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on ServiceNow capabilities, platform governance, and architectural best practices. • Establish and enforce platform standards, guardrails, and frameworks to ensure consistent, secure, and high-quality implementations. • Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current state, and design target state solutions.• Drive platform maturity and innovation by identifying new modules, capabilities, and enhancements aligned with business priorities. • Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of new ServiceNow features, upgrades, and integrations. • Ensure that data models, workflows, and user experiences are consistent, reusable, and optimized. • Provide technical oversight to development teams and support project delivery across multiple ServiceNow workstreams. • Partner with other Solution Architects to ensure the ServiceNow platform integrates effectively within the broader enterprise architecture.• Define and evolve methodologies, processes, and tooling for platform design, delivery, and governance. • Monitor technology trends, platform roadmaps, and emerging practices to recommend innovative uses of ServiceNow to the business. • Serve as a thought leader and coach to development teams, product owners, and junior architects. • Define and enforce ServiceNow platform governance, security, and compliance standards. • Work closely with IT leadership to contribute to IT strategy development and technology planning.• Lead platform-level decision-making, including architecture reviews, vendor evaluations, and solution assessments. • Contribute to broader enterprise architecture initiatives and ensure architectural alignment across platforms and systems. • Develop strategic relationships with business and technology stakeholders to advocate for the platform and identify future opportunities. Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, design, and development roles.• 5+ years of experience architecting and delivering solutions on the ServiceNow platform. • Deep expertise in multiple ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, App Engine). • Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable platform architectures. • Demonstrated success in leading platform strategy, governance, and roadmapping efforts. • Knowledge of integration patterns and experience with REST, SOAP, MID Servers, and other integration methods. • Experience working in agile and DevOps environments.• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Strong leadership and influencing capabilities, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams and levels. • Advanced degree or certifications preferred. • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications strongly preferred. • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments; retail or multi-business unit experience is a plus. Benefits• Paid time off• Health• Dental• Vision• Life and disability benefitsCompany Overview• Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that offers a wide range of products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care.It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• Ulta Beauty has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job