Tkxel

SCADA Developer/Consultant

Tkxel  •  Remote  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description


This is a remote position.


About the Role


Tkxel is hiring an

Ignition SCADA Developer

to design, build, and support supervisory control and monitoring systems for client engagements across industrial, utilities, and process automation domains. This is a hands-on delivery role focused purely on the

Ignition platform by Inductive Automation

— Gateway configuration, HMI/UI development, scripting, and system integration.


Key Responsibilities


Area


Details


SCADA/HMI Development


Design and configure Ignition Gateway, Vision and/or Perspective clients for process monitoring, control, and visualization


System Integration


Integrate PLCs/RTUs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, or equivalent) into Ignition tag structures


Protocols


Configure and troubleshoot Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC-UA, and Ethernet/IP for device connectivity


Data Engineering


Design SQL-backed Tag Historian pipelines for time-series data storage, trending, and reporting


Scripting


Write Python/Jython scripts within Ignition for automation logic, event handling, and custom UI behavior


Alarming


Configure Alarm Notification module with escalation paths for critical fault conditions


Client Deployment


Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and go-live commissioning


Documentation


Produce control narratives, P&IDs, network diagrams, and O&M manuals for client handoff


Required Skills & Experience


  • 3–5+ years

    hands-on experience with

    Ignition by Inductive Automation

    (Gateway, Vision and/or Perspective modules)


  • Strong knowledge of

    industrial protocols

    : Modbus, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP


  • PLC/RTU integration

    experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, or equivalent)


  • SQL

    for database design, Tag Historian configuration, and reporting


  • Python/Jython scripting

    proficiency within the Ignition environment


  • Ability to read/produce

    P&IDs, control narratives, and system architecture diagrams


  • Comfort working across

    multiple concurrent client projects

    in a services/consulting environment


Preferred / Nice-to-Have


  • Ignition Core Certification

    (Gold Certification a strong plus)


  • Experience with

    Sepasoft MES

    for process/production line use cases


  • Familiarity with

    OT cybersecurity practices

    (network segmentation, VPN, firewall configuration for industrial networks)


  • Exposure to other SCADA platforms (Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk) for hybrid integration scenarios


  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Controls,

Tkxel

About Tkxel

With 17 years of deep software engineering expertise, Tkxel has emerged as a global innovation partner, driving AI-led transformation, pioneering cloud solutions, and engineering transformative digital solutions that empower enterprises and bold startups to shape what’s next.

Since 2008, we have been helping our clients tackle complex digital challenges by combining our product development expertise with agile execution and deep technical insight. Our delivery approach blends design thinking, full-cycle engineering, and platform integration to accelerate time to value and unlock long-term growth.

AI is at the core of how we help businesses evolve. From generative AI and predictive analytics to LLM integration and intelligent automation, we design and deploy AI-powered solutions that enhance efficiency, elevate user experiences, and drive measurable outcomes.

Through initiatives like our AI Incubator, we support early-stage startups building the next generation of AI products, while our consulting and engineering teams work with established organizations to embed advanced AI into their operations and digital ecosystems.

We deliver globally and collaborate closely with clients to design smart, scalable solutions across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, education, and retail. Our expertise spans agentic AI, machine learning, custom application development, cloud-native systems, cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT, and user-centric design.

We are certified partners with Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, AWS, G Suite, and ServiceNow, enabling us to bring together trusted platforms and emerging technologies to help our clients lead in an AI-powered world.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we continue to deliver impact-driven solutions while building lasting relationships with clients and partners worldwide.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Year Founded
2008
Website
tkxel.com
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