IT / OT - Software Engineer

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to join on-site with some flexibility. The role focuses on designing and delivering software solutions across IT/OT, with a 37.5-hour work week.

You will work with cloud platforms, OT systems, and modern development practices while collaborating across Plant IT and Client IT organizations to drive value and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on with full software development lifecycle across requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Experience in Agile environments and software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions aligned with business needs across OT/IT integration.
• Document solutions with technical docs, flowcharts, layouts, and specifications.
• Analyze requirements, define problems, and design solutions for feasibility.
• Prepare, install, and maintain software applications ensuring coding standards and performance.
• Improve applications by system analysis and adopting new technologies and policies.
• Stay current with tools and practices including open source and modern tech.
• Support testing, validation, and certification to ensure quality and agility.
• Protect IT assets and maintain relationships via effective Business Relationship Management.

Skills

Cloud-based systems

Azure

AWS

IoT

AI/ML

DevOps

CI/CD

RDBMS

MS SQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

APIs

REST

SOAP

webhooks

C#/.NET

Java

Object-oriented design

OT systems

PLC/SCADA

OPC/MQTT

OT KPIs

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SCADA tools

Job description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to join our team in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom.

This is a primarily on-site role with some flexibility. The position requires a significant presence at the workplace and follows a 37.5-hour work week.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions by analyzing business needs, studying system flows, and applying the full software development lifecycle.

• Document and demonstrate solutions through clear technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and system specifications.

• Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions by conducting requirements analysis, problem definition, and solution design.

• Prepare, install, and maintain software applications while ensuring compliance with coding standards, technical design, and system performance requirements.

• Continuously improve applications and processes by performing system analysis, recommending changes, and integrating new policies, procedures, and technologies.

• Stay current with emerging tools, programming techniques, and industry best practices through continuous learning, professional engagement, and adoption of modern technologies (including open source).

• Ensure quality and reliability by actively participating in testing, validation, and certification processes while fostering built-in quality and technical agility within teams.

• Protect and deliver business value by safeguarding IT assets, supporting decentralized decision-making, and maintaining strong relationships through effective Business Relationship Management practices.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience with cloud-based systems and architectures (Azure, AWS, IoT, AI/ML), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and integration technologies (APIs, REST, SOAP, webhooks).

• Proficient in an enterprise language such as: .NET, Java, or C# with strong object-oriented design and modular architecture principles a plus

• Operational Technology & Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with robotic and OT systems (AMRs, Cobots, PLCs), industrial KPIs (OEE, MTBF, cycle time), and supporting tools such as SPC and SCADA; strong understanding of OT communication technologies (OPC, MQTT, TCP, networking).

• Change & Project Management: Demonstrated ability to follow IT change management methodologies, ensure effective stakeholder communication, and take accountability for project deliverables.

• Collaboration & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into teams, build relationships across technical and leadership levels, and drive alignment between Plant IT, GPVs, and Client IT organizations.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a background as a software engineer.

• IT fundamentals with hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations.

• Familiarity with Agile environments and proven ability to apply software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD) while effectively collaborating with users, technical teams, and management to deliver on requirements and deadlines.

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2437249

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No