Software Engineer (C#, .NET / Industrial Automation)

Hiring for a Client - Pike Automation

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in C#/.NET development to build and support Level 2 automation systems for industrial and manufacturing environments. Candidates with 1+ year of experience and relevant industrial/manufacturing exposure may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Level 2 Automation Systems for industrial and manufacturing plants.
• Build applications for process monitoring, production tracking, reporting, alarm management, data logging, and process optimization.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications using C#, .NET Framework/.NET Core, ASP.NET, Windows Services, and REST APIs.
• Develop communication interfaces between PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, Laboratory Systems, Continuous Casters, and other industrial equipment.
• Design and manage databases using Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle.
• Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and database schemas.
• Develop data acquisition, processing, and integration modules for real-time plant operations.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Perform testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Support onsite commissioning, deployment, system integration, and production stabilization at customer locations.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, plant teams, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Integrate third-party industrial systems and devices using industrial communication protocols and APIs.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, and user manuals.
• Provide post-implementation support and recommend continuous improvements.
• Follow coding standards, software quality practices, and project timelines.
• Stay updated on Industrial Automation, Smart Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, and Digital Transformation technologies.

Mandatory Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on software development experience in C#/.NET with strong programming fundamentals.
• Strong working knowledge of C#/.NET Framework and/or .NET Core, including ASP.NET, Windows Services, and REST APIs.
• Ability to independently write, understand, explain, and debug production-level application code.
• Practical experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle, including queries, stored procedures, triggers, and database schema design.
• Experience building, delivering, or supporting enterprise-grade applications.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.
• B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Exposure to Level 2 / Industrial Automation systems is highly preferred.

Additional Consideration

• Candidates with 1+ year of experience may also be considered if they have relevant industrial/manufacturing domain exposure.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on C#/.NET Software Engineer with strong SQL skills and enterprise application experience, preferably with exposure to industrial automation, manufacturing, MES, SCADA, PLC, or Level 2 systems.