What is the difference between Service Now Developer vs Service Now Administrator?

Career: Service Now Developer

AspectService Now DeveloperService Now Administrator
Primary RoleDesigns, develops, and customizes applications on the ServiceNow platformManages and maintains the ServiceNow platform, including user access and configurations
Required SkillsJavaScript, ServiceNow scripting, development best practicesConfiguration, user management, workflow setup
CertificationsServiceNow Certified Application DeveloperServiceNow Certified System Administrator
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project-based tasksOperational support, platform management

While both roles work within the ServiceNow ecosystem, Service Now Developers focus on creating custom applications and features, whereas Service Now Administrators handle platform maintenance and user support. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right talent for their ServiceNow needs.