SCADA Developer/Consultant

 Posted an hour ago
  
 Worldwide
  
5-10 years experience
Apply Now

Please mention DailyRemote when applying

AI Summary

Design, build, and support supervisory control and monitoring systems using the Ignition platform. This includes Gateway configuration, HMI development, and integrating PLCs/RTUs for industrial and utility clients.

This is a remote position.

About the Role

Tkxel is hiring an Ignition SCADA Developer to design, build, and support supervisory control and monitoring systems for client engagements across industrial, utilities, and process automation domains. This is a hands-on delivery role focused purely on the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation — Gateway configuration, HMI/UI development, scripting, and system integration.




Key Responsibilities

Area

Details

SCADA/HMI Development

Design and configure Ignition Gateway, Vision and/or Perspective clients for process monitoring, control, and visualization

System Integration

Integrate PLCs/RTUs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, or equivalent) into Ignition tag structures

Protocols

Configure and troubleshoot Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC-UA, and Ethernet/IP for device connectivity

Data Engineering

Design SQL-backed Tag Historian pipelines for time-series data storage, trending, and reporting

Scripting

Write Python/Jython scripts within Ignition for automation logic, event handling, and custom UI behavior

Alarming

Configure Alarm Notification module with escalation paths for critical fault conditions

Client Deployment

Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and go-live commissioning

Documentation

Produce control narratives, P&IDs, network diagrams, and O&M manuals for client handoff




Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5+ years hands-on experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation (Gateway, Vision and/or Perspective modules)

  • Strong knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP

  • PLC/RTU integration experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, or equivalent)

  • SQL for database design, Tag Historian configuration, and reporting

  • Python/Jython scripting proficiency within the Ignition environment

  • Ability to read/produce P&IDs, control narratives, and system architecture diagrams

  • Comfort working across multiple concurrent client projects in a services/consulting environment

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Ignition Core Certification (Gold Certification a strong plus)

  • Experience with Sepasoft MES for process/production line use cases

  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity practices (network segmentation, VPN, firewall configuration for industrial networks)

  • Exposure to other SCADA platforms (Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk) for hybrid integration scenarios

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Controls,



Similar Jobs

See all Remote Software Development jobs →

Personalize your Remote Job Search in 3 Easy Steps!

Discover remote opportunities in Software Development

Answer easy questions

Answer easy questions

200,000+ jobs across 15+ categories

Get your best job matches

Get your best job matches

Only hand-screened, legit jobs

Find a remote job faster

Find a remote job faster

No ads, scams, or junk

I was the first applicant for a remote marketing position that got listed on the company website the same day I applied. Had an interview within 48 hours!

Sarah J. — Sarah J. · Marketing Manager ★★★★★ Verified