Ignition – Software Engineer III

Deloitte Development LLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Development LLC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III, Ignition, to design and deliver industrial technology solutions across manufacturing environments. You will work on Ignition-based implementations, data connectivity (OPC-UA/DA, Modbus, PROFINET, MQTT), and integration with ERP/MES and databases.

You will develop Vision/ Perspective interfaces, Python functionality, RESTful APIs, and OEE applications for operational reporting and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Computer Applications, Master of Technology, or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• 7–10 years of experience in Ignition, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or industrial software implementation.
• Experience establishing communication with plant data sources (OPC-UA/DA, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, MQTT).
• Experience integrating Ignition with ERP/MES and databases (MySQL/SQL Server).
• Experience developing Vision/Perspective screens, Ignition deployment, and data transport architectures.
• Experience developing Python functionality, RESTful APIs, and OEE applications in Ignition.
• Experience applying Sparkplug B or ISA-95 in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and implementation of Ignition-based solutions across manufacturing environments.
• Establish connectivity with plant data sources to enable data integration.
• Integrate Ignition with ERP, MES, databases, historians, and cloud platforms for end-to-end data flow.
• Develop Vision and Perspective apps, Python functionality, RESTful APIs, and OEE solutions for reporting and analytics.
• Provide technical documentation, solution design, and collaborate with clients and teams during deployment and support.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s in Engineering or IT

Tools

Ignition

OPC-UA

OPC-DA

Modbus TCP/IP

Modbus RTU

Profinet

EtherCAT

MQTT

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Ignition – Software Engineer III

Join Deloitte’s Enterprise Performance practice as a Software Engineer III, Ignition, where you will support the design and delivery of industrial technology solutions across complex manufacturing environments. In this role, you will contribute to system integration, application development, data connectivity, visualization, and deployment activities that help clients improve operational performance, digital manufacturing capabilities, and plant data visibility. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate manufacturing requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned to business objectives.

Work you'll do

As a Software Engineer III, Ignition on the Enterprise Performance team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting industrial technology and manufacturing transformation initiatives across client environments.

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Ignition-based solutions across manufacturing and industrial operations environments.
• Establish connectivity with plant data sources, including OPC-UA, OPC-DA, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, and MQTT, to enable machine and process data integration.
• Configure and integrate Ignition with enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution systems, databases, historians, and cloud platforms to support end-to-end data flow and solution deployment.
• Develop Vision and Perspective applications, Python-based functionality, RESTful APIs, and OEE solutions to support operational reporting, visualization, and analytics.
• Lead technical documentation, solution design, troubleshooting, and collaboration with client, vendor, and cross-functional teams during implementation and support activities.

The team

Enterprise Performance

The Enterprise Performance team leverages deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and practical approaches to address clients’ toughest business challenges. Our professionals as part of the Supply Chain Network Operations (SCNO) service line within Enterprise Performance focus on helping organizations achieve sustainable competitive advantage throughout their operations, spanning product development, planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. We excel at translating strategic objectives into tangible, measurable outcomes at the operational level. By aligning high-level goals with frontline execution, we ensure our clients realize real value and improved performance across every stage of their supply chain and operations.

Location: Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Pune / Chennai

Shift Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM or 2 PM to 11 PM IST, as per business requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Computer Applications, Master of Technology, or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• 7-10 years of experience in Ignition, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or industrial software implementation
• Experience establishing communication with plant data sources, including OPC-UA, OPC-DA, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT, or MQTT
• Experience integrating Ignition solutions with enterprise resource planning systems, manufacturing execution systems, and databases such as MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience developing Vision or Perspective screens, deploying Ignition clients, and configuring Unified Namespace or IoT-based data transport
• Experience developing Python-based functionality, RESTful APIs, and OEE applications in Ignition
• Experience applying Sparkplug B or ISA-95 standards in manufacturing technology environments

Preferred:

• Experience with Ignition Edge
• Experience with PTC Kepware, SAP integrations, or Amazon Web Services Internet of Things services
• Experience with industrial data historians such as GE Proficy Historian or OSI PI
• Experience translating manufacturing requirements into technical solution architecture and authoring technical design documentation
• Experience reading automation control system documentation and drawings in support of implementation or troubleshooting activities
• Experience with manufacturing data analytics or cloud services such as IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, IoT Analytics, or IoT Events