Backend Developer – HMI/PLC/Robotics Integration

Backend Developer – HMI/PLC/Robotics Integration

Backend Developer – HMI/PLC/Robotics Integration

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Backend Developer – HMI/PLC/Robotics Integration / Software Engineer – Robotics & Automation- Fluent in French and English -

If you enjoy turning lines of code into real-world industrial motion, this role is for you. Here, your software drives machines.

Your key responsibilities:

• Draft functional and risk analyses for the software programs to be developed.
• Design, develop and maintain backend systems for seamless integration between HMIs, robots and PLCs.
• Ensure robust and efficient communication between front-end systems (HMI) and industrial equipment.
• Develop APIs and backend services for real-time interaction with robots, HMIs and PLCs.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, automation and software engineering teams to ensure smooth system integration.
• Program industrial processes according to client specifications.
• Implement unit and functional testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in validation and system testing to guarantee compliance with functional requirements.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation for all backend developments.
• Provide support and ongoing maintenance for deployed systems worldwide.

Your profile (ideally):

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in backend development, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Strong background in integrating industrial systems, including HMIs, robots, and PLCs.
• Solid command of C#, .NET frameworks and Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, etc.).
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Proficient in version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Analytical mindset, with a high level of rigor and problem-solving autonomy.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (international work environment).

What you will find at our client:

• A fast-growing company with exciting and innovative projects every week.
• A dynamic, multicultural environment focused on delivering real-world solutions.
• An entrepreneurial mindset that encourages suggestions and continuous improvement.
• A stable, family-owned business with a long-term strategic vision.
• A positive, respectful and team-oriented workplace culture.
• A modern, bright, and professional work setting, ideally located between lake and mountains.
• Many internal and cross-company events to strengthen team spirit.

This role offers the opportunity to combine advanced software engineering with real industrial impact.

Join a team where your code drives automation and brings machines to life!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Robotics Engineering, Robot Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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