Senior Developer (MES/Ignition)

Do you want the opportunity to develop Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for some of the world’s greatest companies?  Would you relish in the chance to tackle a problem a customer is having with their manufacturing process and come up with a solution using your passion for automation and programming.  If industry 4.0 is part of your day to day activities, I invite you to come be a Control Freak with us.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater, data centers, and more.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
• Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
• Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan and benefits
• A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
• A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE!

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop MES and system integration solutions for various clients
• Be an inaugural member of a newly formed team to support Vertech's growth
• High level language programming for a variety of applications, including Python, Java, and more.
• Design and program databases, including stored procedures and reporting in platforms such as SQL
• Design and program custom industrial applications, web based applications, and software using platforms including Ignition
• Design and develop APIs
• Design intuitive, easy-to-navigate, aesthetically pleasing user interfaces and visual representations of data
• Provide on-site system commissioning support as needed
• Maintain a project focus, utilizing scrum/agile methodologies to create valuable increments, understand project scope and user perspective, and break deliverables down into user stories and tasks; while providing accurate time estimates for work
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders

What You Need for this Position

• BS in computer science, math, electrical, mechanical, chemical or related engineering field or relevant experience
• 3-7 years of experience in software engineering and development, ideally in an industrial environment
• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform
• Understand at least two of the following: C#, C++, Java, Python and be a subject matter expert in at least one
• Proficiency in the design/architecture and programming of SQL databases
• General understanding of, and experience with, common industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, etc)
• Innovation/creativity, adaptability, proactivity, collaborative mindset, grit, attention to detail, openness to feedback and candid conversations, love for learning, integrity, and passion
• Ability and passion for upskilling teammates through mentoring and coaching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time