Ignition Team Leader and Developer R1012471

Industry Group: Energy & Utilities.

Job Title : Ignition Team Leader and Developer - R1012471

Location : St. Louis MO (Project location is in Jefferson City and the nearby resource location e.g. St. Louis preferred. Initially 7-8 weeks onsite presence is required and then can be optimized based on the requirement i.e. 50%. We prefer minimum travel to optimize travel cost. Expenses per Hitachi DS Travel Policy)
Duration : 6 Months Contract (Potential for extension)

Pay Rate : $75/hr. on C2C

Qualifying Questions:

1. Have you experience in at least one full Ignition deployment from design to go-live
2. Are you able to design and deliver scalable modular solutions in Ignition (Perspective Scripting)
3. Do you have IIoT or Industry 4.0 experience in Manufacturing domain
4. Can you build custom scripts backend logic and integrations using Python Java SQL and Timescale DB
5. Are you familiar with Cloud Platforms (AWS IoT Azure IoT or similar)
6. Have you worked with Git or similar source control tools

Job Description:

• Design and deliver scalable modular solutions in Ignition (Perspective Scripting).
• Build custom scripts backend logic and integrations using Python Java SQL and Timescale DB.
• Develop responsive industrial dashboards with Ignition Perspective HTML CSS and Java.
• Integrate industrial protocols and platforms (MQTT OPC UA Modbus Hive MQ) for secure connectivity.
• Manage deployments with Kubernetes and automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements ensure best practices and provide documentation/training.

Required Skills:

• Experience in at least one full Ignition deployment from design to go-live.
• Strong knowledge of Ignition (Perspective Scripting) with modular and scalable design expertise.
• Proficiency in Python Java SQL and Timescale DB for backend logic automation and data workflows.
• Skilled in web technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript) for building responsive industrial dashboards.
• Hands-on experience with industrial protocols (MQTT OPC UA Modbus) and tools like Hive MQ.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines in manufacturing/OT environments.

• Experience: 5 years in IIoT Ignition Edge Computing with 10 years in Automation.

Custom Skill Requirements:

• Ignition: Ignition platform design build and deployment best practices; Ignition Perspective development and Integration.
• IIOT: Deep knowledge of IIoT data acquisition from various machine application.
• IT-OT Integration: Expert integrating IT-OT systems such as OPC-UA Modbus and other Industrial protocol.
• Automation: Deep understanding shop-floor PLC/DCS automation and Ignition solution.
• Python: Python Scripting in Ignition development.
• Java: Java Scripting in Ignition development.
• AWS IoT: Good to have.
• IIOT Security: Good to have.
• GitHub: Source control and manage deployment release.

Skill Requirements:

• Manufacturing: Design build and deploy Ignition solution in Manufacturing environment.
• GUI Design: Ability to develop Ignition Perspective Solution for Manufacturing customer.
• Shopfloor Expertise (Prod): Understand manufacturing shop-floor scenarios and addressing challenges through Ignition solution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or Industry 4.0 experience.
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS IoT Azure IoT or similar)
• Knowledge of IIoT security practices.
• GitHub portfolio with relevant projects.