SCADA Ignition Developer

Capgemini • Southfield, MI

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are building modern, highly customized digital applications on top of the Ignition platform to support complex discrete manufacturing operations at a heavy industry.This role is not a traditional HMI or panel-screen configuration position. We are looking for engineers who bring strong web development fundamentals, software engineering discipline, and an interest in applying those skills to real-time industrial systems.You will use Ignition as the application platform — extending it with Python scripting, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, and API integrations to create scalable, production-grade digital manufacturing solutions.Prior Ignition (or similar) experience is very helpful. Candidates with strong software and web foundations who can learn industrial platforms quickly are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• We are looking 5 -7 Years of practical Ignition experience including custom development and integration services.
• Equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Familiarity with concepts such as MES, SCADA, HMI, OPC, historians, or IioT.
• Strong experience with web UI development concepts , HTML5,CSS , JavaScript, Responsive design and modern UI patterns
• Proficiency in Python scripting for application logic and automation
• Solid experience working with SQL databases and relational data models
• Experience integrating external systems using REST APIs or web services
• Ability to design maintainable, modular software — not just single-purpose screens
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial automation, or operational systems
• Ability to understand production workflows, machine data, and real-time operational constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective and supporting web technologies
• Extend Ignition’s out-of-the-box components using JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting to meet complex business and operational requirements
• Build modular, maintainable application architectures that support long-term scalability and reuse
• Integrate applications with industrial and enterprise systems including, SQL databases, SAP, Sharepoint, Active Directory
• OPC and historian data sources (Kepware, Canary, etc.), REST APIs
• Design efficient data models and queries optimized for real-time operational use
• Work directly with operations, engineers, IT, business stakeholders, and business analysts to translate manufacturing workflows into digital solutions
• Design interfaces and workflows optimized for industrial users operating in high-tempo production environments
• Help develop and extend dev team standards and tools to improve team performance
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and diagnostics
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Produce clear technical documentation and solution architecture diagrams

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level