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Ignition SCADA Developer

  • Houston, Texas
  • Permanent
  • Oct 16, 2026
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Ignition SCADA Developer

$130,000 - $150,000 + Bonus Program + 401(k) + PTO + Medical, Dental & Vision

Houston, TX (Travel 30-40%)

Are you an Ignition SCADA Developer looking to work on greenfield projects, expand your technical skillset and gain exposure to multiple industries?

Do you have strong experience with Ignition, SQL and Python and want to join an established team where you can continue developing as a SCADA specialist?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established automation and systems integration specialist with a strong pipeline of project work, offering long-term stability, technical development and exposure to a diverse range of clients.

The company is a leading partner across Ignition SCADA, PI and AVEVA Wonderware, with a strong reputation in the oil & gas sector while continuing to expand into new industries.

You'll work across the full development lifecycle, from gathering customer requirements and designing intuitive HMIs to integrating field devices, developing custom scripts and commissioning SCADA solutions at customer sites. With travel accounting for approximately 30-40% of the role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with customers and see projects through to delivery.

This role would suit an Ignition Developer based in the Houston area who enjoys a mix of hands-on development, customer interaction and travel, with the opportunity to deepen their expertise across SCADA and automation technologies.

The Position:

  • Develop, enhance and optimize Ignition SCADA systems, including HMI design and implementation
  • Integrate field devices and automation systems, developing custom scripts and software to meet project requirements
  • Write SQL queries and work with relational databases to support data integration and system functionality
  • Collaborate with customers to gather requirements, design technical solutions and support projects through delivery
  • Travel approximately 30-40% of the time to customer sites for project implementation, commissioning and support


The Person:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in SCADA development, with proven hands-on experience using Ignition
  • Strong knowledge of HMI development, field device integration and industrial automation systems
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python scripting, with experience working with relational databases
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Based in the Houston area and willing to travel 30-40% of the time



Reference Number: BBBH281151

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH281151_1792182514
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Houston, Texas

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US$130,000 - US$150,000 per annum + Bonus + Growth + Benefits

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

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BBBH281151_1792182514

Reference Number

16 Oct 2026

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