Ignition SCADA Developer

Rise Technical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking an Ignition SCADA Developer in the Houston area with 30-40% travel. You will work on greenfield projects across multiple industries, joining an established automation and systems integration specialist with a strong pipeline of work.

You will develop, integrate, and commission SCADA solutions at customer sites, design HMIs, write scripts, and ensure data integration from field devices. The role combines hands-on development with customer interaction and travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SCADA development with Ignition.
• Strong HMI design and field device integration.
• SQL and Python scripting with relational databases.
• Willing to travel 30-40% and base in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and optimize Ignition SCADA systems.
• Integrate field devices and automation systems with custom scripts.
• Write SQL queries to support data integration.
• Collaborate with customers to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Travel to customer sites for project delivery (approx. 30-40%).

Skills

Ignition SCADA

HMI development

SQL

Python scripting

Communication

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Houston, TX (Travel 30-40%)

Are you an Ignition SCADA Developer looking to work on greenfield projects, expand your technical skillset and gain exposure to multiple industries?

Do you have strong experience with Ignition, SQL and Python and want to join an established team where you can continue developing as a SCADA specialist?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established automation and systems integration specialist with a strong pipeline of project work, offering long-term stability, technical development and exposure to a diverse range of clients.

The company is a leading partner across Ignition SCADA, PI and AVEVA Wonderware, with a strong reputation in the oil & gas sector while continuing to expand into new industries.

You'll work across the full development lifecycle, from gathering customer requirements and designing intuitive HMIs to integrating field devices, developing custom scripts and commissioning SCADA solutions at customer sites. With travel accounting for approximately 30-40% of the role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with customers and see projects through to delivery.

This role would suit an Ignition Developer based in the Houston area who enjoys a mix of hands‑on development, customer interaction and travel, with the opportunity to deepen their expertise across SCADA and automation technologies.

The Position:

• Develop, enhance and optimize Ignition SCADA systems, including HMI design and implementation
• Integrate field devices and automation systems, developing custom scripts and software to meet project requirements
• Write SQL queries and work with relational databases to support data integration and system functionality
• Collaborate with customers to gather requirements, design technical solutions and support projects through delivery
• Travel approximately 30-40% of the time to customer sites for project implementation, commissioning and support

The Person:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in SCADA development, with proven hands‑on experience using Ignition
• Strong knowledge of HMI development, field device integration and industrial automation systems
• Proficiency in SQL and Python scripting, with experience working with relational databases
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Based in the Houston area and willing to travel 30-40% of the time