Senior Software Developer SCADA Ignition

Position Summary

The Senior Software Developer SCADA / Ignition is responsible for defining building and scaling the core software architecture frameworks and automation that support the SCADA platform. This role owns the overall Ignition and Gateway software architecture including tag naming conventions UDT structure Perspective development framework version control and automated deployment processes.

This position serves as the technical backbone for scalable SCADA software delivery by creating reusable templates standard data structures and automation workflows that reduce manual engineering effort while improving quality consistency and speed of execution. The role works closely with SCADA Engineering while project-specific screen appearance and customer-facing visualization details remain aligned with the SCADA engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Own the overall software architecture for Ignition and Gateway ensuring scalable maintainable and standardized design across SCADA products and projects.

Define and maintain standards for tag naming conventions UDT structures dataset structures and reusable software templates that enable consistent project execution and data organization.

Own and improve the Perspective creation framework and development process to support efficient repeatable and high-quality visualization development.

Establish and manage the version control repository strategy including branch structure release discipline code reuse and software development workflows.

Build and maintain automated deployment processes for Ignition reducing manual configuration effort and improving quality repeatability and speed of project rollouts.

Develop software frameworks and automation tools that can ingest inputs such as drawings device lists and tag lists to generate UDTs project configurations and SCADA project building blocks.

Create and maintain dataset structures and software models required to support SCADA applications reporting integrations and broader automation initiatives.

Collaborate closely with SCADA Engineering to support project execution while ensuring project-specific HMI screen appearance remains aligned with the SCADA engineering team.

Support the advancement of cloud SCADA asset management and software platform architecture to expand product capability beyond project-level deployments.

Mentor and train junior developers and engineers on the software framework repository structure coding standards and development best practices.

Support field and project teams with troubleshooting framework improvements and project-specific software challenges when needed.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or a related field.

7 years of software development experience including strong hands-on experience with the Ignition SCADA platform.

Strong expertise in Ignition Gateway Perspective tag management UDT design and SCADA software architecture.

Experience with version control systems and structured software development workflows.

Experience building automation tools templates reusable software frameworks and deployment pipelines.

Strong understanding of industrial data structures naming conventions and software configuration management.

Ability to translate engineering inputs such as drawings device lists and tag databases into scalable software structures.

Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments involving software controls and project engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in utility-scale solar BESS SCADA or industrial automation systems.

Experience with cloud SCADA asset management platforms or enterprise monitoring systems.

Experience with scripting software automation and data transformation tools used to accelerate project configuration.

Experience mentoring engineers and building reusable frameworks that can be adopted across engineering organizations.

Success Measures

Standardized and scalable Ignition architecture across products and projects

Improved consistency in tag naming UDT structure and dataset design

Faster and more reliable automated deployment of Ignition projects

Reduced manual engineering effort through configuration and project build automation

Stronger software repository discipline reuse and release management

Improved support for cloud SCADA asset management and long-term software platform growth

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $00 (DOE).

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.

Required Experience:

Senior IC