Ignition Developer/Lead (IIoT, Ignition, Edge Computing)

Job Description

Title- Ignition Developer/Lead (IIoT, Ignition, Edge Computing)

Location- St. Louis, MO

Term: Contract

Note: 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%.

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

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.

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.

Education: Bachelors in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.