Historian System and Software Engineer

Summary

The Historian System and Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable OT/IT enterprise software for global operations. The role focuses on industrial data streams, requiring expertise in GE Proficy Historian, SCADA systems, and full-stack development using C#, JavaScript, and SQL.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable enterprise software applications for our Global AI-Smart Operations. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, driving CI/CD automation, and working with industrial data streams, we want to hear from you!



Key Responsibilities Design & Scale Applications:

Lead end-to-end (front-end and back-end) design, development, and maintenance of resource-optimized OT/IT applications for production operations and reporting. SDLC & DevOps:

Oversee the software development lifecycle using CI/CD tools and industry best practices for version control, testing, documentation, and release management. System Troubleshooting:

Proactively identify application bottlenecks, software bugs, and complex network/protocol issues to drive performance improvements. High Availability & Support:

Ensure 24/7 normal operability, application responsiveness, and high system availability as part of a global support team. Stakeholder Collaboration:

Partner with cross-functional global business stakeholders to translate operational needs into high-impact technical solutions.

What We Are Looking For Education & Experience Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred). Experience:

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting developing industrial software solutions and tools.

Core Technical Skills SCADA & Protocols:

Hands-on experience with SCADA/Control Systems (e.g., iFIX, Siemens PCS7, Wonderware) and industrial protocols (e.g., OPC UA, OPC AE) for time-series and Alarm & Event (A&E) data extractions. GE Suite (Must Have):

Prior experience working with

GE Proficy Historian ,

GE Plant Applications , and

GE iFIX Client

development. Programming Languages:

Proficiency in modern languages and frameworks including

.NET C# ,

JavaScript , and

T-SQL . (VB/VBA mastery is a bonus!) Databases & Tools:

Experience with SQL Server, InfluxDB, RabbitMQ, and Grafana. Infrastructure & Cloud:

Strong understanding of OT/IT infrastructure, Citrix workspace environments, networking, security, and Azure infrastructure deployment.

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