Job Title : Ignition Developer / Lead
Experience : 3 to 9 Years
Job Location : Hybrid (Hyderabad | Mumbai | Bengaluru | Gurugram | Chennai | Pune | Kolkata)
Employment Type : Full-time
About the Role :
We are seeking a skilled Ignition Developer / Lead to design, develop, and maintain industrial automation and IIoT solutions using Inductive Automation's Ignition platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance industrial applications and integrating them with enterprise systems such as MES, ERP, and SCADA.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop applications using Ignition Designer (Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules).
- Configure and manage Ignition Gateways, projects, and security settings.
- Develop custom tags, scripts, templates, and components for industrial applications.
- Integrate Ignition with PLC systems, databases, MES, and ERP solutions.
- Implement data acquisition, visualization dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- For Lead roles : mentor junior developers, lead design reviews, and ensure best practices across projects.
Required Skills & Experience :
3-9 years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience with Ignition (v8.x or higher).Proficiency in Python scripting, SQL, and database integration (MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, etc.).Experience integrating Ignition with SCADA, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.), and MES systems.Knowledge of Ignition Perspective and Vision modules, including UI / UX design for HMI dashboards.Familiarity with IIoT concepts, MQTT Sparkplug B, and cloud integration.For Lead role : proven experience in project leadership, client interaction, and technical team mentoring.Preferred Skills :
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud deployment of Ignition applications.Exposure to REST APIs, JSON, and web service integrations.Understanding of Industry 4.0, digital twin, and data analytics frameworks.Ignition certification (Gold / Core) is a strong plus.Education :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.(ref : hirist.tech)