Ignition – Software Engineer III

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in India invites an IT/OT Software Engineer III Sr Consultant to design, develop, and deploy industrial technology solutions across manufacturing environments. You will tackle IIoT, Industry 4.0, data connectivity, visualization, and solution implementation to boost operational performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with OPC-UA/DA, Modbus, Profinet, MQTT, AWS IoT Core, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and MySQL, plus building HMI, SCADA, PLC, and

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/MCA/MTech or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• 3-6 years of experience in industry or technology consulting.
• Experience with IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies including HighByte, Ignition, SCADA, PLC, and industrial data historians.
• Experience establishing communication with plant data sources using OPC-UA/DA, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT, and MQTT.
• Experience developing HMI screens using Keyence, Beckhoff, or Advantech.
• Experience building solutions using AWS IoT Core, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and MySQL.
• Experience integrating and extracting data through REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support IIoT and Industry 4.0 solutions for transformation initiatives.
• Build and integrate connections to plant data sources using standard protocols.
• Develop backend components, application logic, and data pipelines using AWS IoT Core and SQL databases.
• Configure and enhance HMI/SCADA/PLC and historian-based solutions per client needs.
• Document designs, integrate third‑party APIs, troubleshoot automation issues, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

IIoT

Industry 4.0

SCADA

HMI

PLC

OPC-UA/DA

Modbus TCP/IP/RTU

Profinet

MQTT

AWS IoT Core

Python

JavaScript

SQL

MySQL

REST APIs

Education

BE/BTech/MCA/MTech or equivalent

Tools

Keyence

Beckhoff

Advantech

Kepware

SAP MII

Ignition

Ignition Gateway

Ignition Edge

Sparkplug B

AWS IoT Greengrass

Lambda

DynamoDB

IoT Analytics

IoT Events

Power BI

Tableau

GE Proficy

OSI PI

Job description

IT/OT– Software Engineer III

As an IT/OT Software Engineer III Sr Consultant in the company’s Enterprise Performance practice, you will support the design, development, and deployment of industrial technology solutions across complex manufacturing environments. In this role, you will contribute to application development, system integration, plant data connectivity, visualization, and solution implementation to help clients enhance operational performance and digital manufacturing capabilities. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate business and manufacturing requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with client objectives.

Position Summary

Level:

Consultant or equivalent

As an experienced Consultant at the company Consulting Services, you will be responsible for individually delivering high quality work products within due timelines. Need‑basis you will be mentoring and/or directing junior team members/liaising with onsite/offshore teams to understand the functional requirements.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Software Engineering on the Enterprise Performance team, you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and support industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 solutions for supply chain and operations transformation initiatives.
• Build and integrate connections to plant and machine data sources using protocols such as OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA/DA), Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT, and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT).
• Develop backend components, application logic, and data pipelines using Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core, Python, JavaScript, Structured Query Language (SQL), and MySQL.
• Configure and enhance human-machine interface (HMI), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controller (PLC), and historian-based solutions aligned to client requirements.
• Support technical delivery by documenting solution designs, integrating third‑party application programming interfaces (APIs), troubleshooting automation issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The team

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 (BE), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Technology (MTech), or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• 3-6 years of experience in industry or technology consulting supporting automated processes and system integration.
• Experience with IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies, including HighByte, Ignition, SCADA, PLC, and industrial data historians.
• Experience establishing communication with plant data sources using OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA/DA), Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT, and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT).
• Experience developing HMI screens using platforms such as Keyence, Beckhoff, or Advantech.
• Experience building solutions using AWS IoT Core, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and MySQL.
• Experience integrating and extracting data through Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interfaces (APIs).

Preferred

• Experience with PTC Kepware, SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII), Ignition, or AWS IoT Greengrass.
• Experience with Ignition Gateway, Ignition Edge, Tag Historian, Perspective, Alarm Notification, and MQTT Transmission with Sparkplug B.
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, IoT Analytics, and IoT Events.
• Experience with industrial data historians such as GE Proficy and OSI PI.
• Experience designing automation control systems, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.

Our purpose

the company’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At the company, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities.

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges. This makes the company one of the most rewarding places to work.

Professional development

At the company, professionals have the opportunity to work with some of the best and discover what works best for them. Here, we prioritize professional growth, offering diverse learning and networking opportunities to help accelerate careers and enhance leadership skills. Our state‑of‑the‑art DU: The Leadership Center in India, located in Hyderabad, represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to the holistic growth and development of our people. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India.

Benefits to help you thrive

At the company, we know that great people make a great organization. Our comprehensive rewards program helps us deliver a distinctly the company experience that helps that empowers our professionals to thrive mentally, physically, and financially—and live their purpose. To support our professionals and their loved ones, we offer a broad range of benefits. Eligibility requirements may be based on role, tenure, type of employment and/ or other criteria. Learn more about what working at the company can mean for you.

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