Software (OT) Operational Technology Developer

Biopharma Careers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma Careers is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development of Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies in a laboratory/production setting. The role emphasizes PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and DCS integration within R&D contexts.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, RESTful APIs, and modern CI/CD practices. Strong knowledge of ISA standards and AI/ML in SDLC is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies in production or R&D environments.
• Proven track record in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development specifically within R&D or laboratory automation contexts.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens WinCC; familiarity with Module Type Package (MTP) standards and RESTful APIs/WebSocket for industrial applications.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform or Ansible; version control with GitHub.
• Hands-on with virtualization: Docker; enterprise monitoring/logging with Prometheus.
• Knowledge of ISA-88/ISA-95/ISA-99 standards, GAMP5, FDA guidelines, and regulated software development lifecycle practices.
• Proven experience working in Agile methodologies and Nexus framework environments; exposure to AI/ML in SDLC workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies for production or R&D environments.
• Commission and troubleshoot automation systems across PLCs, HMI, and DCS.
• Design intuitive user interfaces and rapid prototypes for operators and engineers.
• Develop RESTful APIs and WebSocket solutions for industrial applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code for automation projects.

Skills

Structured programming

OOP principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical, Automation, or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

CODESYS

Rockwell Studio

Siemens WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

iFix

OPC DA/UA

MODBUS

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Delta-V

Siemens PCS

MS SQL Server

.NET framework

RESTful APIs

WebSocket

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub

Docker

Prometheus

RabbitMQ

Java

ISA-88/95/99

Job description

Your Role:

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in structured programming (STL/FBD/Ladder) and object-oriented programming principles
• Advanced expertise with at least one industrial PLC development platform: Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or Rockwell Studio
• Strong experience with SCADA/HMI platforms: Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or iFix
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols: OPC DA/UA, MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet
• Practical experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) solutions such as Delta-V or Siemens PCS
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server and .NET framework
• Demonstrated ability to design intuitive user interfaces and create rapid prototypes
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), and I/O lists for system design and integration
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation including electrical schematics, instrumentation diagrams, and control logic specifications

Who You Are:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical ,Automation, or a related technical field

Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies in production or R&D environments
• Proven track record in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development specifically within R&D or laboratory automation contexts. Demonstrated expertise in commissioning and troubleshooting physical automation systems
• Having:
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens WinCC
• Practical experience implementing Module Type Package (MTP) standards. Experience developing RESTful APIs and WebSocket solutions for industrial applications
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and version control systems (GitHub). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform or Ansible. Experience with CI/CD pipelines optimized for industrial automation systems
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies: Docker and containerization. Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Java, or other modern backend technologies. Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, or ISA-99 standards. Understanding of GAMP 5, FDA guidelines, and regulated software development lifecycle practices
• Proven experience working in Agile methodologies and Nexus framework environments. Exposure to AI/ML solutions and ability to incorporate them into SDLC workflows