Principal OT Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading system integrator in Tyseley is seeking an experienced OT Engineer to lead a team and develop new technical solutions. You will oversee work allocation, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with Project Managers. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, and proficiency in scripting with Python or Java. This position includes generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Flexible start & finish times

Life Assurance

Employee health cash plan

Gym discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of OOP and version control systems.
• Proficient in scripting with Python, Java, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, oversee work allocation, mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for project delivery.
• Design and develop new technical solutions within the OT space.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Team leadership

Scripting in Python/Java

Database configuration

Project management collaboration

Tools

MySQL

MS SQL

Ignition (Vision or Perspective)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced OT Engineer? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Then this may be a great opportunity for you!

What’s in it for you

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays,
• Buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year,
• Flexible start & finish times,
• Life Assurance,
• Employee referral scheme,
• Pension scheme,
• Employee health cash plan,
• Exclusive discounts and savings,
• Cycle to work scheme,
• Gym discounts,
• Voluntary private medical insurance,
• Engagement events,
• Casual dress.

What will you be doing?

• You will be leading a team, overseeing work allocation, mentoring engineers,
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers, assisting in structuring project delivery and breaking down complex scopes into achievable tasks,
• Designing and developing new technical solutions within the OT space.

Where will you be doing it?

Our client is a leading system integrator that was founded over 50 years ago.

What you'll need

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role,
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and version control systems,
• Experience with database configuration and querying (e.g., MySQL, MS SQL),
• Experience with Ignition (Vision or Perspective) or similar technologies.
• Proficient in scripting with Python, Java, or similar programming languages.

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