Digital Factory Software Architect

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. Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing digital manufacturing applications, integrating backend services, and optimizing data models for real-time insights. Proficient in utilizing Ignition, Python, SQL, and modern web frameworks to deliver scalable solutions in operational environments.

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Ignition Application DevelopmentPython ProgrammingSQL Database ManagementReact/Vue/Angular DevelopmentArchitectural Standards Definition

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Hard Skills

Digital Manufacturing ApplicationsBackend Services DevelopmentData Model OptimizationREST APIsIndustrial Communication ProtocolsCI/CD Pipeline SupportIntegration StrategiesAutomated Logic DevelopmentAnalytics Pipeline DevelopmentSystem Design Frameworks

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCommunicationSystems ThinkingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Ignition PerspectiveAzure DevOpsPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLOPC UAMQTTEIPModbus/TCPNode.js

Certifications & Qualifications

Ignition Gold CertificationU.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceDoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Digital Thread ContinuityFactory MetricsOperational EnvironmentsThin-Client FrameworksManufacturing Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudJavaScriptMySQLNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonReactSQLVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic
Build responsive web-based tools using Ignition Perspective and thin-client frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
Develop backend services and APIs using Python, SQL, and modern integration patterns
Connect factory equipment, sensors, PLCs, and gateways using OPC UA, MQTT, EIP, and Modbus/TCP
Build and optimize data models, historian structures, and analytics pipelines for factory metrics, digital thread continuity, and real-time insights
Define architectural patterns, reusable components, integration strategies, and system standards for enterprise scaling
Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations, OT, IT, and analytics stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment validation, and multi-site rollouts using tools such as Azure DevOps
Lead technical investigations, implement corrective actions, and ensure long-term reliability of mission-critical digital factory applications
Mentor engineers and contribute to shared development practices and system design frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience, unless prohibited by local regulations
Strong experience building applications in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, gateway configuration) or similar toolset
Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and industrial communication protocols
Demonstrated ability to develop and integrate software across frontend, backend, and data layers
Experience supporting software deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment in operational environments
Experience with React, Vue, or Angular for thin-client enterprise tools
Backend experience with Node.js, Python services, or distributed architecture patterns
Knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL, historian, or time-series data stores
Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms and scalable deployment frameworks
Experience defining architectural standards, reusable patterns, and system design decisions
Strong systems thinking, communication, and technical leadership capabilities
Ignition Gold Certification or willingness to obtain it
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day 1
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Opportunities for certifications, including Ignition Gold Certification (company-supported when applicable)