Software Engineer Practitioner

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Position Summary

Software Engineer

Industrial Communication Driver Development

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

automation engineers, IT professionals, and software development teams

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial communication drivers and data gateways.
• Enable secure and efficient data exchange between PLCs and enterprise/cloud systems.
• Integrate and support industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement features.
• Debug and resolve issues in complex, distributed industrial systems.
• Maintain and enhance existing codebases with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Participate in Agile development practices, code reviews, and unit testing.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably in industrial automation or system integration.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• In-depth understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
• Solid grasp of TCP/IP networking, including socket programming and diagnostics.
• Experience with operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git), issue tracking, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills for complex, real-world industrial systems.
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with PLC programming environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• Hands-on experience with MQTT or other IoT messaging protocols.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their IoT/data integration services.
• Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of real-time or deterministic systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA, MES, or Historian platforms.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., automotive or manufacturing).
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.