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About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 3 years focused on hands-on Ignition platform architecture and development.
- Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification (Perspective).
- Strong proficiency in Python (Jython) scripting within Ignition.
- Experience with SQL databases, Microsoft SQL Server, and Postgres.
- Experience with Perspective & web basics (HTML/CSS/JS).
- Experience with various communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, API’s, SSL/TCP).
- Deep understanding of network security, firewalls, VLANs, and secure data transmission in OT environments.
- Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA/IEC 62443, or similar standards.
- Proven ability to design redundant, fault-tolerant architectures for mission-critical systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications.
- Inductive Automation Ignition Gold Certification (Perspective).
- Experience with OpenShift (Red Hat) or other enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and version control (e.g., Git).
- Experience in cloud integration (e.g., Azure IoT, AWS Greengrass).
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, energy).
- Linux administration (RHEL).
- Database optimization (indexes, stored procedures, tuning).
- Ignition SDK & module development (create custom Java-based modules/components).
- Enterprise architecture (gateway networks, redundancy, security policies).
- SSO & Identity management (SAML, Active Directory, OAuth).
- CI/CD pipeline (Ignition specifically).
- Automated testing (Selenium/Playwright).
- Role-based access control.
- Certificate management.
- Agile/Scrum-based project delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $100,700 to $151,100.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by automation, robotics and intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.