Senior Ignition Software Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

Software Engineer focused on Ignition SCADA for data centers at Design Group. Designing, developing, and deploying software solutions for Building Management Systems and data reporting.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRaleigh • California, Colorado, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA applications for hyperscale data center environments, including Perspective front-end development, scripting (Python), database interfaces, REST API development, and data reporting.
Architect and implement data collection, reporting, and analytics solutions across BMS and EPMS scopes for multiple greenfield data center deployments.
Participate in Agile/Scrum development workflows, contributing to sprint planning, daily standups, and iterative delivery of software solutions across project teams.
Leverage back-end computing infrastructure concepts including virtualization, networking, databases, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to build scalable solutions.
Manage source code using Git version control and follow established standards and procedures for software development lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in system integration, SCADA, or industrial software development
Experience supporting data center, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical environments is strongly preferred.
Strong fluency and hands-on experience in Ignition platform development, including Perspective.
Demonstrated experience with onsite startup and commissioning of control systems, with significant time spent in the field.
Proficiency in Python scripting; experience with JavaScript, and/or Java is a plus.
Familiarity with back-end computing infrastructure including compute hardware, virtualization, operating systems, networking, and databases—particularly as they apply to data center environments.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Git version control, or Figma is a plus.
Other SCADA platform experience is a plus: Rockwell, Wonderware, or GE.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
Ability to mentor and train other less experienced engineers.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for project requirements including installation, startup, client meetings, company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, or conventions.
Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salary
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADAIgnition platform developmentPythonJavaScriptJavadata collectionreportinganalytics solutionssource code managementsystem integration

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringtrainingproject managementcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science – Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science – Computer Scienceequivalent experience