Sr. Ignition Software Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller • Sacramento, CA

16d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Design Group is a leading engineering and technology firm operating at the intersection of digital infrastructure and industrial solutions. As the data center market experiences unprecedented growth, we are expanding our team to support the long-term deployment of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure across key regional clusters. As a Software Engineer focused on Hyperscale SCADA, you will combine software development expertise, particularly in Ignition, with a strong understanding of data center operations. You’ll design, develop, and deploy SCADA and software solutions for Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), and broader data collection and reporting infrastructure for some of the largest and most advanced data center clusters in the world. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and controls, requiring the ability to architect innovative software solutions and integrate control systems into the platform. You will be part of a high-performance team that ensures every deployment is executed safely, accurately, and efficiently in alignment with program standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in system integration, SCADA, or industrial software development.
• Demonstrated experience with onsite startup and commissioning of control systems, with significant time spent in the field.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to mentor and train other less experienced engineers.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for project requirements including installation, startup, client meetings, company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, or conventions.
• Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting data center, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with JavaScript, and/or Java is a plus.
• Familiarity with back-end computing infrastructure including compute hardware, virtualization, operating systems, networking, and databases—particularly as they apply to data center environments.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Git version control, or Figma is a plus.
• Other SCADA platform experience is a plus: Rockwell, Wonderware, or GE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA applications for hyperscale data center environments, including Perspective front-end development, scripting (Python), database interfaces, REST API development, and data reporting.
• Architect and implement data collection, reporting, and analytics solutions across BMS and EPMS scopes for multiple greenfield data center deployments.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development workflows, contributing to sprint planning, daily standups, and iterative delivery of software solutions across project teams.
• Leverage back-end computing infrastructure concepts including virtualization, networking, databases, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to build scalable solutions.
• Manage source code using Git version control and follow established standards and procedures for software development lifecycle.

Benefits

• Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
• This organization uses E-Verify.
• Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree