IIoT Technical Lead and Developer (Ignition Focus) IRC292576

GlobalLogic; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

High-trust environment

Job summary

A digital engineering partner in Kraków is seeking an Ignition-focused Technical Architect to design and implement scalable solutions using the Ignition platform. This role involves migrating SCADA solutions, integrating with cloud services, and collaborating with automation engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Ignition 8.x, Python scripting, and a solid understanding of OPC UA and MQTT. Join a company that prioritizes a culture of caring and offers opportunities for continuous learning and balance in work and life.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years implementing solutions with Ignition 8.x.
• Proficient in Python/Jython for scripting and automation.
• Deep knowledge of OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP.
• Installation of different architectures of SCADA solution (e.g., Monolithic, Enterprise, Hub and Spoke).
• Deep knowledge of OPC UA, MQTT (Sparkplug B), Modbus, Ethernet/IP.
• Practical experience integrating Kepware and connecting to multiple PLC families.

Responsibilities

• Design Ignition architectures for multi-site deployments.
• Develop integration patterns with cloud services.
• Collaborate with automation engineers for secure connectivity.
• Define hybrid patterns and coexistence strategies with ThingWorx where applicable.

Skills

Ignition 8.x expertise

Python/Jython scripting

OPC UA knowledge

Cloud integration experience

Communication skills

Python/Jython

SCADA/OT concepts

OPC UA

MQTT (Sparkplug B)

Kepware integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Kepware

Azure services

Azure cloud

SQL/Databases

CI/CD

Job description

Description

The client is expanding the Industrial IoT (IIoT) Solution Delivery team with an Ignition‑focused Technical Architect who will design and implement scalable solutions using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform. Able to understand and migrate an existing SCADA solution to Ignition, you will complement our ThingWorx + Kepware practice, enabling the client to deliver, integrate, or evaluate Ignition‑based solutions across global manufacturing plants while ensuring robust OT/IT integration and secure cloud connectivity.

Requirements

Ignition Expertise

• 4–8+ years implementing solutions with Ignition 8.x.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Gateway architecture, Perspective/Vision, Tag Historian, Alarm ing, Reporting, SSO, and Gateway Network (multi‑site).
• Proficient in Python/Jython for scripting and automation.
• Installation of different architectures of SCADA solution (e.g., Monolithic, Enterprise, Hub and Spoke).

Industrial Connectivity & OT

• Deep knowledge of OPC UA, MQTT (Sparkplug B), Modbus, Ethernet/IP.
• Practical experience integrating Kepware and connecting to multiple PLC families.
• Understanding of SCADA/MES concepts, data lifecycles, and shop‑floor realities.

Cloud & Enterprise Integration

• Experience integrating with Azure (e.g., IoT Hub, Event Hubs, Functions, Storage) or similar cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and historian/BI integrations.

Security & Compliance

• Working knowledge of ISA‑95 and IEC 62443 principles, certificate management, network segmentation, and secure tunneling.

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator who can align engineers, managers, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation habits; able to create standards and mentor others.
• Comfortable working in global, multi‑cultural environments.

Nice To Have (Preferred)

• Certifications: Ignition Core (minimum) or Gold (ideal); Azure Architect/IoT; ISA/IEC 62443 training; TOGAF.
• Experience migrating Legacy Scada solution to Ignition Solution.
• Experience with ThingWorx (Mashups, Data Models, Edge/SDK) for hybrid estates.
• Experience with MES concepts (e.g., work orders, genealogy, OEE) and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with data governance, semantic modeling, and contextualization for analytics.
• Experience with CI/CD for SCADA/IIoT assets (git, testing frameworks, packaging).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial IT, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design Ignition architectures (Gateway redundancy, distributed/multi‑site, edge deployments).
• Defining tag models, historian strategy, alarming, reporting, and data flows.
• Develop integration patterns with Kepware, OPC UA, MQTT (Sparkplug B), databases (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL), and Azure services.
• Define hybrid patterns and coexistence strategies with ThingWorx where applicable.

Data Model and Migration

• Understand Ignition Data model and be able to interpret Legacy (Asdaex) SCADA solution and migrate into Ignition.

Implementation Leadership

• Guide teams on Perspective/Vision, Tag Historian, Alarm Pipelines, SSO/Identity, and scripting (Python/Jython).
• Establish reusable templates, components, and standards for multi‑plant rollouts.

OT/IT Convergence

• Collaborate with automation engineers integrating PLCs/DCS (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, etc.).
• Partner with enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and network teams to ensure secure and reliable connectivity to the cloud.

Governance & Standards

• Author and maintain reference architectures, naming conventions, development guidelines, and security baselines.
• Contribute to estimation, SoW inputs, and solution guardrails for partners and vendors.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll build meaningful connections with teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands‑on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll work on projects that matter, engaging your curiosity and creative problem‑solving skills as you help clients reimagine possibilities and bring new solutions to market.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways to achieve the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we do our best to help you integrate and balance work and life, having fun along the way.

High‑trust organization. We are a high‑trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to employees and clients.

About GlobalLogic: GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward‑thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution, helping create innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.