IT / OT - Software Engineer

PowerToFly; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK seeks a Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that connect manufacturing assets and OT systems. The role emphasizes full SDLC ownership and high collaboration with Plant IT and Client IT teams.

You will work primarily on-site, with some flexibility, and contribute to system performance, testing, and documentation while keeping up with industry best practices in cloud, OT, and software engineering.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in CS/Engineering.
• . Full software development lifecycle experience and ability to deliver from concept to operations.
• . Familiarity with Agile environments and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions by analyzing business needs and system flows.
• Document solutions with technical docs, flowcharts, and system specs.
• Evaluate feasibility through requirements analysis and design.
• Prepare, install, and maintain software while ensuring coding standards and performance.
• Improve applications by analyzing systems and adopting new technologies.
• Stay current with tools and open source technologies.
• Participate in testing, validation, and certification to ensure quality.
• Protect IT assets and maintain strong Business Relationship Management.

Skills

Cloud platforms

DevOps & CI/CD

RDBMS

APIs/REST

Programming (.NET/Java/C#)

OT / Manufacturing tech

Agile methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA

OPC

MQTT

TCP/IP

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