IT/OT Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an IT/OT Engineer to bridge OT and enterprise IT, enabling secure data flow from control systems to cloud platforms. You will design, configure and support integrations using PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, historians, OPC UA and MQTT, and develop data pipelines and lightweight Python solutions.

You will collaborate with OT, IT, infrastructure and data teams to troubleshoot integration issues and contribute to IT/OT convergence initiatives, including edge architectures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in industrial IT/OT integration and data flow between OT and IT systems.
• Experience with OPC UA, MQTT and edge platforms for data pipelines.
• Ability to develop lightweight automation and data-processing scripts in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and support integrations between OT systems and enterprise/cloud services.
• Develop and maintain industrial data pipelines ensuring reliable data flows.
• Create scripts and lightweight software solutions in Python for automation and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with OT, IT, infrastructure and data teams to troubleshoot integration issues.

Skills

IT/OT integration

OPC UA

MQTT

Python

REST APIs

JSON

Git

Job description

As an IT/OT Engineer, you will bridge the gap between operational technology and enterprise IT, enabling the secure and effective flow of industrial data from control systems to enterprise and cloud platforms. Working with technologies such as PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, historians, OPC UA and MQTT, you will design, configure and support integration solutions that connect operational environments with modern applications, data platforms and digital services. You will play a hands‑on role in troubleshooting, automation and data engineering activities while developing expertise in IT/OT convergence, industrial edge technologies, cloud connectivity and next‑generation industrial architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and support integrations between OT systems (PLCs, RTUs, SCADA and historians) and enterprise applications, data platforms and cloud services.
• Develop and maintain industrial data pipelines using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT and edge platforms, ensuring reliable, resilient and scalable data flows.
• Create scripts and lightweight software solutions, primarily in Python, to support automation, data transformation, testing, diagnostics and API integrations.
• Collaborate with OT, IT, infrastructure and data teams to troubleshoot integration issues, deliver practical solutions and contribute to emerging IT/OT convergence initiatives, including Unified Namespace, Sparkplug and industrial edge architectures.

Your profile

You are an IT/OT professional with a strong understanding of industrial automation, data integration and modern digital technologies. You can work confidently across both operational and enterprise environments, connecting control systems, applications and cloud platforms while understanding the realities of live industrial operations. Combining technical problem‑solving skills with a collaborative, consultancy‑focused approach, you are comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, reliable and scalable integration solutions. Experience within industrial, utilities, energy or critical infrastructure environments is highly desirable.

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of OT environments, including PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, historians, industrial devices, networking and the communication of operational data across complex architectures.
• Practical experience with IT/OT integration technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, industrial edge platforms and data transformation, with the ability to connect OT systems to enterprise applications, databases and cloud services.
• Programming and automation skills, particularly in Python, with knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, Git and the development of lightweight integration, diagnostic and data‑processing solutions.
• Excellent consulting, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work across OT, IT, infrastructure, data and cloud teams while contributing to resilient edge‑to‑cloud and industrial data architectures.

Make it real - what does it mean for you?

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

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Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.