Ignition SCADA Developer

Role Overview

Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer in Industrial Automation team. support of real-time industrial dashboards, and operator interfaces using Ignition by Inductive Automation . HMI/SCADA development , database integration , Documentation , and familiarity with PLC systems and OT networking . This role requires both hands-on technical development and post-deployment support.

Job Descriptions

1. Dashboard & HMI Development

Design and build high-performance, scalable real-time dashboards using Ignition's Perspective modules. Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop. Utilize templates , tag bindings , scripting , and UDTs for modular and reusable design. Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visualizations, production monitoring screens, and operator control interfaces.

1. SCADA Configuration & Deployment

Set up and configure Ignition Gateways (single and redundant systems), projects, and modules. Manage deployment pipelines for Ignition projects in development , staging , and production environments. Collaborate with IT/OT to configure OPC-UA , MQTT , and tag providers across distributed systems. Implement project versioning, backups, and rollback strategies using Git or Ignition’s project tools.

1. Database & Data Modeling

Design, query, and optimize SQL databases ( PostgreSQL , MSSQL , MySQL ) for process data and reports. Build dynamic datasets from historical tag data, transactional systems, and ERP/MES interfaces.

1. Scripting & Logic

Write Python (Jython) scripts for dynamic behavior and data processing. Develop Gateway Event and Tag Change Scripts . Use Ignition Expression Language and Python for custom logic, bindings, and calculations.

1. Document & Report Generation

Design and generate project Documentation for HMI and SCADA Schedule and deliver reports via email, file export, or shared drives. Create compliance reports (batch, downtime, traceability, OEE) integrated with MES or third-party systems.

1. System Support & Maintenance

Monitor SCADA performance, logs, tag usage, and database performance. Troubleshoot and resolve runtime errors, deployment issues, and integration bugs. Support Ignition platform. Create user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation for all developed solutions

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in:

OPC-UA , MQTT , and Modbus protocols PLC Integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent) Ignition Gateway configuration and deployment

Solid understanding of:

OT network topologies and SCADA architecture HMI/SCADA security best practices Data historian and time-series data management

Tools & Platforms

Ignition by Inductive Automation (Core modules, Perspective, Reporting) Database Systems: PostgreSQL , SQL Server , MySQL Version Control: Git , Bitbucket , GitHub