Lead Ignition Developer

Responsibilities:

1. System Design & Development

• Design and develop HMI, MES and SCADA solutions using the Ignition platform in an Agile environment.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).

2. Software Development & Scripting

• Develop Ignition applications using Python and CSS for scripting, automation, and UI enhancements.
• Utilize Python for backend scripting within Ignition’s scripting environment.
• Apply CSS for UI styling in Ignition Perspective and Vision modules.
• Work with MS SQL/MYSQL/Postgres databases, writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and managing Ignition Data Historians.

3. OPC & Industrial Connectivity

• Configure and manage OPC servers, ensuring accurate and reliable real-time data acquisition.
• Manage tag data, device connections, and protocol configurations within Ignition.

4. Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot Ignition-related performance issues, connectivity failures, and automation bottlenecks.
• Support shop floor operations in resolving production-critical issues.
• Work closely with stakeholders, IT teams, and automation engineers to ensure seamless coordination.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively in a Scrum-based Agile environment.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in SCADA/MES implementation, with a focus on Ignition platform.
• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Ignition development within a manufacturing environment.
• At least one full-cycle Ignition SCADA/MES implementation project from design to deployment.
• Solid understanding of connectivity with OPC software such as Kepware, Matrikon, and similar solutions.
• Familiarity with Industrial IoT (IIoT) concepts and protocols like MQTT.