Role & responsibilities :

Ignition Developer

Location: Flexible / Onsite / Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Ignition Developer to design, develop, and deploy SCADA/HMI and MES solutions using Inductive Automation's Ignition platform and Sepasoft MES modules. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-friendly industrial automation applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition.
- Design and implement user interfaces using:
- Perspective Module
- Vision Module

- Configure and manage:

- Alarm Notification Module
- Reporting Module
- WebDev Module

- Integrate Ignition applications with PLCs using industrial protocols such as:

- Modbus
- OPC UA
- MQTT

- Develop Python scripts and SQL queries for application logic, reporting, and data management.
- Implement MES functionalities using:

- Sepasoft OEE
- Sepasoft Track & Trace

- Configure and deploy Ignition Gateways and Edge devices.
- Perform system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, workflows, and system configurations.

Modules & Technologies

Ignition Modules

Perspective Module

- Develop modern, web-based, and mobile-responsive HMI/SCADA applications.

Vision Module

- Build traditional desktop-based SCADA solutions.

Alarm Notification Module

- Configure alarms, notifications, and escalation workflows.

Reporting Module

- Design dynamic reports and automated report scheduling.





WebDev Module

- Develop REST APIs and web-based integrations.

Tag Historian & SQL Bridge

- Enable data logging, historical trending, and transactional control.

Sepasoft MES Modules

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

- Monitor equipment performance and track downtime.

Track & Trace

- Manage product genealogy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

SPC (Statistical Process Control) - Preferred

- Support quality monitoring and process analytics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 4+ years of experience in Ignition SCADA development.
- Strong proficiency in:
- Python scripting
- SQL databases

- Hands-on experience with Sepasoft MES modules:

- OEE
- Track & Trace

- Knowledge of PLC integration and industrial communication protocols.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Bachelors degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Ignition Core Certification or Gold Certification is preferred.

Preferred Experience

- SCADA and MES implementation in manufacturing environments.
- Integration with ERP systems and RESTful APIs.
- Experience with Ignition Edge and distributed architectures.
- Knowledge of industrial digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Key Skills

Ignition SCADA, Ignition Perspective, Ignition Vision, Sepasoft OEE, Track & Trace, SPC, PLC Integration, OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Python, SQL, MES, SCADA, Alarm Notification, Reporting, WebDev, Ignition Gateway, Ignition Edge, Manufacturing Automation, Industry 4.0.

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Ignition Developer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 Hyderabad