Senior SCADA Architect – Ignition, Remote Europe

Thermo Systems LLC.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Technical training

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Senior SCADA Developer to design, develop, deliver and continuously improve Ignition-based SCADA platforms for mission-critical projects. You will define architecture standards, design frameworks, and integration strategies while guiding engineering teams across hyperscale data centres, energy systems, and industrial environments.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Ignition, industrial automation, and cybersecurity best practices, plus the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience designing and implementing solutions using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform or industry-relevant equivalent
• Experience delivering SCADA systems within mission‑critical or industrial infrastructure environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review Ignition platform architecture standards across Thermo projects.
• Update reference architectures for scalable SCADA deployments including redundancy and distributed gateways.
• Support the design of SCADA systems integrating PLC platforms, BMS, EPMS, and industrial networks.
• Develop reusable libraries, templates, and engineering standards to improve project efficiency.
• Support system integration, SCADA configuration, commissioning, and validation activities across projects.
• Produce and review control system architecture, software, and technical documentation
• Execute engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope
• Support system integration, FAT, and SAT
• Identify and resolve technical issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces
• Support value engineering efforts to optimise cost and performance of solutions
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes
• Support Business Development teams with technical input for proposals and bids as required
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Act as a technical interface between Engineering, Integration, and Operations teams.
• Support project leadership in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery alignment.
• Identify and elevate technical risks, constraints, or scope changes early.

Skills

Ignition Gateway

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Cybersecurity practices

Networking protocols

System integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

OPC UA

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Senior SCADA Developer to design, develop, deliver and continuously improve Ignition-based SCADA platforms for mission-critical projects. You will define architecture standards, design frameworks, and integration strategies while guiding engineering teams across hyperscale data centres, energy systems, and industrial environments.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Ignition, industrial automation, and cybersecurity best practices, plus the ability