Lead Scada Ignition Developer - Onsite

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Scada Ignition Lead Engineer with 6 to 12 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Ignition Full Stack Business Analysis & Planning Data Modelling Test and Defect Management DevOps and Ignition. This role requires domain experience in Well Data Management. The work model is Onsite with day shifts and no travel required.

Mandatory Skills:

* Provide broad technical and functional knowledge of various key manufacturing systems technology and business platforms with an awareness of architecture*

* Must have hands - on experience on Ignition SCADA.

* Should be proficient all Ignition Modules like Alarm, EAM, Device driver, Tag historian, DB Management, MQTT etc.

* Should be proficient in various Ignition Architecture, Licensing scheme, Python Scripting, Reporting in ignition.

* Experience on large scale design and development of HMI, MES, and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform

* Experience in implementing complex network architecture in cloud and on-premises Ignition SCADA system and troubleshooting knowledge*

* Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, DNP, MQTT etc.

* Ability to understand PLC logic and programming*

* Work on large and complex projects for SCADA and High-Level Controls with minimum supervision.

* Experience working with JDBC, ODBC databases, writing medium to complex queries, stored procedures, functions.

* Provide technical advice for agile development and CI/CD integration and support of automated deployment on various cloud platform.

* Should be proficient on leading cloud platform like MS Azure, AWS etc.

* Ready to learn new technologies and flexible to adopt domains.

* Follows defined processes and provides inputs for betterment where possible.

Pre-requisite Skills: -

* B. Tech/B.E in Any Specialization

* Minimum 6 years of experience in related field

* Hands on experience on Ignition, Python Scripting, Handling SQL Queries

* Communication/Network Protocols-OPC, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, ModbusTCP/IP

* Knowledge of Industrial PLC systems

* Candidates must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management and clients

* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Good to Have:

* Ignition Core/Gold Certification

Compensation: - $90,000 to $130,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted till 04/12/2025

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

* 401(k) plan and contributions

* Long-term/Short-term Disability

* Paid Parental Leave

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.