ServiceNow Discovery & CMDB Developer
Skills
About the role
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
We are seeking a ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB Developer with hands-on experience across ServiceNow ITOM and ITSM modules. This role will be responsible for implementing, and maintaining ServiceNow Discovery and CMDB solutions across Sun Life’s infrastructure estate. The ideal candidate combines ServiceNow development expertise with strong infrastructure knowledge (network/server/cloud). This role ensures accurate and complete population of the CMDB through scheduled discovery, pattern development, and reconciliation, covering on-premises servers, network devices, cloud platforms, and containerized environments.
What you will do:
Develop, and implement solutions within ServiceNow for Discovery and CMDB modules
Configure and troubleshoot ServiceNow Discovery, including MID Server setup, credentials management, probes, sensors, and schedules
Develop and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and other systems (REST APIs, SFTP, Graph Connectors, import sets, transform maps)
Create and optimize workflows, business rules, and scripts to automate asset and discovery processes
Implement and maintain the CMDB to ensure accurate, up-to-date IT asset and configuration information
Develop custom reports and dashboards to provide asset visibility and management insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Conduct thorough testing of developed solutions, including Automated Test Framework (ATF) scripts
Provide technical analysis and recommendations to improve Asset, Discovery, and CMDB processes
Troubleshoot production and test issues; perform root cause analysis and resolution efforts
Assure quality, security, and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner
Document development work, system designs, and operational procedures
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience
3–5 years of ServiceNow experience, with at least 2 years hands-on in Discovery and CMDB
Strong understanding of ServiceNow Discovery administration (probes, sensors, MID Server, credentials, schedules)
Experience with CMDB fundamentals (CSDM, CI classes, relationships, deduplication, data quality)
Knowledge of Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) and Discovery Patterns
Infrastructure knowledge: networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, ports, firewalls, SNMP, WMI, SSH), Windows/Linux server basics, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS), containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience supporting enterprise integrations with ServiceNow
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex situations
Strong analytical and technical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes
As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position reports to a unilingual English-speaking manager outside Quebec.
What’s in it for you:
We’re honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® , for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
65,000/65 000 - 105,000/105 000
Job Category:
IT - Application Development
Posting End Date:
08/07/2026
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