Senior Platform Architect (ServiceNow)
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£54,900
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SOC 2133 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Coforge is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Coforge assigned 335 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2133 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
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About the role
Title: Senior Platform Architect (ServiceNow)
Location: UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience: 12+ Years
Role:
We at Coforge are looking for an experienced Senior Platform Architect (ServiceNow) to lead enterprise-scale ServiceNow transformation programs for our global customers.
This is a strategic consulting and architecture leadership role where you'll work closely with CXOs, Enterprise Architects, Platform Owners, and Delivery Teams to define platform strategy, governance models, architectural roadmaps, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ServiceNow architecture and transformation engagements.
- Partner with CXOs, Enterprise Architects, Platform Owners, and Delivery Teams throughout the sales and implementation lifecycle.
- Translate business objectives into strategic roadmaps, solution blueprints, and platform architectures.
- Define and govern ServiceNow platform architecture, instance strategy, and operating models.
- Lead architecture reviews, governance forums, and technical decision-making.
- Drive platform modernization, technical debt reduction, and ServiceNow best-practice adoption.
- Provide expertise across ITSM, HRSD, SPM, IRM, CMDB, CSM, and ITOM.
- Support pre-sales, solutioning, estimations, proposals, and change requests.
- Lead integration strategy, APIs, Flow Designer, automation, and enterprise design patterns.
- Champion AI adoption, automation, and innovation across ServiceNow implementations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12+ years of experience in ServiceNow, Enterprise Architecture, Consulting, or Digital Transformation.
- Strong advisory and management consulting background.
- Proven ability to engage and influence CXOs, business leaders, and senior technology stakeholders.
Functional Expertise
- ITSM
- HRSD
- SPM
- IRM
- CMDB / CSDM
- CSM
- ITOM
Technical Skills
- ServiceNow Platform Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Instance Strategy & Governance
- CMDB & CSDM
- Flow Designer
- IntegrationHub
- REST & SOAP APIs
- Discovery & Service Mapping
- Enterprise Design Patterns
- Platform Performance & Scalability
- Technical Governance
Preferred Domain Experience
- ITOM Implementations
- HR Digital Transformation
- AI Adoption & Governance
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Enterprise Service Management
- Cloud Transformation Programs
Preferred Certifications
- ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
- ServiceNow Certified Master Architect (CMA)
- ServiceNow Certified Professional Certifications
- ITIL, TOGAF, Azure, AWS, or GCP Certifications
Language Requirements
- English (Mandatory)
- Additional European Language (Preferred)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Coforge, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Coforge holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Coforge assigned 335 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2133 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.