Ignition Lead

<strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Lead Developer role for an MNC focusing on Ignition Full Stack and Ignition solutions within Manufacturing Execution System environments delivering robust industrial applications in a hybrid work model. The role drives high quality MES implementations guides complex configurations and ensures secure scalable solutions aligned with modern manufacturing needs.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Design end to end industrial applications using Ignition Full Stack to support Manufacturing Execution System workflows that enhance production visibility and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop scalable Ignition modules and reusable components that enable secure data acquisition processing and visualization across multiple manufacturing sites.</li><li>Configure and optimize MES features such as work order tracking resource management and production dashboards to support real time decision making for operations teams.</li><li>Implement integration between Ignition platforms and plant floor systems including PLCs historians and enterprise applications to maintain accurate and timely data flow.</li><li>Analyze complex manufacturing processes and translate them into configurable Ignition based solutions that align with industry best practices and company standards.</li><li>Review code design artifacts and configuration changes to maintain consistent quality performance and adherence to internal governance guidelines for MES projects.</li><li>Collaborate with product owners architects and operations stakeholders to refine requirements estimate effort and plan iterative delivery for Ignition and MES initiatives.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developers on Ignition frameworks MES concepts and industrial connectivity to ensure consistent delivery quality.</li><li>Perform unit testing integration testing and performance tuning for Ignition applications ensuring high availability and reliability for plant operations.</li><li>Coordinate with infrastructure and security teams to define deployment strategies access controls and backup mechanisms tailored for Ignition and MES environments.</li><li>Document solution designs configuration standards and operational procedures so that support teams can maintain Ignition and MES solutions effectively over time.</li><li>Troubleshoot production incidents by analyzing logs configurations and data flows within Ignition and MES layers to restore services and prevent recurrence.</li><li>Engage in continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance MES capabilities user experience and automation within Ignition implementations.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>possess a bachelors degree or higher in engineering computer science information technology or a closely related discipline aligned to industrial software.</li><li>bring ten to twelve years of professional experience delivering complex software solutions with a primary focus on Ignition Full Stack development.</li><li>demonstrate advanced proficiency in Ignition scripting visualization gateway configuration and deployment in manufacturing or industrial environments.</li><li>show strong hands on experience with Manufacturing Execution System concepts including production tracking quality management and equipment efficiency reporting.</li><li>understand industrial communication protocols databases and integration patterns commonly used between MES and enterprise systems.</li><li>exhibit experience working in hybrid work models using collaboration tools to coordinate development testing and deployment activities across distributed teams.</li><li>apply secure coding practices version control and continuous integration techniques while building Ignition and MES solutions to ensure maintainable and robust software.</li><li>collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders by communicating technical concepts in clear concise language suitable for both technical and non technical audiences.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Certifications Required<br><br></strong>Ignition Certified Developer credential and any recognized certification related to Manufacturing Execution Systems or industrial automation.

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