Cognizant

Ignition Lead

Cognizant$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or a related field.
  • 10-12 years of experience delivering complex software solutions focused on Ignition Full Stack development.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ignition scripting, visualization, and gateway configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution System concepts.
  • Understanding of industrial communication protocols and databases.
  • Experience in hybrid work environments with collaboration tools.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and continuous integration techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design industrial applications with Ignition Full Stack for MES workflows.
  • Develop scalable Ignition modules for data acquisition and visualization.
  • Configure MES features to support real-time decision-making.
  • Implement integrations between Ignition and plant floor systems.
  • Translate manufacturing processes into Ignition solutions.
  • Review code to maintain quality and adherence to governance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and plan delivery.
  • Mentor developers in Ignition frameworks and MES concepts.
  • Perform testing and tuning to ensure reliability of Ignition applications.
  • Define deployment strategies with infrastructure and security teams.
  • Document designs and standards for support teams.
  • Troubleshoot production incidents to restore service.
  • Engage in continuous improvement of MES capabilities and user experience.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
  • Opportunity to lead critical MES projects in a global environment.
  • Professional development through mentoring and collaboration with experts.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives to innovate processes.
  • Potential for certifications and training in industry-leading technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Lead Developer role for an MNC focusing on Ignition Full Stack and Ignition solutions within Manufacturing Execution System environments delivering robust industrial applications in a hybrid work model. The role drives high quality MES implementations guides complex configurations and ensures secure scalable solutions aligned with modern manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities
  • Design end to end industrial applications using Ignition Full Stack to support Manufacturing Execution System workflows that enhance production visibility and operational efficiency.
  • Develop scalable Ignition modules and reusable components that enable secure data acquisition processing and visualization across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Configure and optimize MES features such as work order tracking resource management and production dashboards to support real time decision making for operations teams.
  • Implement integration between Ignition platforms and plant floor systems including PLCs historians and enterprise applications to maintain accurate and timely data flow.
  • Analyze complex manufacturing processes and translate them into configurable Ignition based solutions that align with industry best practices and company standards.
  • Review code design artifacts and configuration changes to maintain consistent quality performance and adherence to internal governance guidelines for MES projects.
  • Collaborate with product owners architects and operations stakeholders to refine requirements estimate effort and plan iterative delivery for Ignition and MES initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developers on Ignition frameworks MES concepts and industrial connectivity to ensure consistent delivery quality.
  • Perform unit testing integration testing and performance tuning for Ignition applications ensuring high availability and reliability for plant operations.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure and security teams to define deployment strategies access controls and backup mechanisms tailored for Ignition and MES environments.
  • Document solution designs configuration standards and operational procedures so that support teams can maintain Ignition and MES solutions effectively over time.
  • Troubleshoot production incidents by analyzing logs configurations and data flows within Ignition and MES layers to restore services and prevent recurrence.
  • Engage in continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance MES capabilities user experience and automation within Ignition implementations.


Qualifications
  • possess a bachelors degree or higher in engineering computer science information technology or a closely related discipline aligned to industrial software.
  • bring ten to twelve years of professional experience delivering complex software solutions with a primary focus on Ignition Full Stack development.
  • demonstrate advanced proficiency in Ignition scripting visualization gateway configuration and deployment in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • show strong hands on experience with Manufacturing Execution System concepts including production tracking quality management and equipment efficiency reporting.
  • understand industrial communication protocols databases and integration patterns commonly used between MES and enterprise systems.
  • exhibit experience working in hybrid work models using collaboration tools to coordinate development testing and deployment activities across distributed teams.
  • apply secure coding practices version control and continuous integration techniques while building Ignition and MES solutions to ensure maintainable and robust software.
  • collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders by communicating technical concepts in clear concise language suitable for both technical and non technical audiences.


Certifications Required

Ignition Certified Developer credential and any recognized certification related to Manufacturing Execution Systems or industrial automation.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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