IN_Senior Associate_Ignition Developer_Application Technology_Advisory_Kolkata

Location: Kolkata - Magnacon Building

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

*Why PWC
At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.
At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary: We are seeking a skilled Ignition Developer to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade IIoT solutions using Ignition. The candidate will work on high-throughput OT data ingestion, industrial integrations (OPC UA, MQTT), Unified Namespace (UNS), real-time dashboards, visualization components, and scalable deployment architectures. 

This role requires strong expertise in Ignition Gateway, scripting, tag modeling, Perspective/Vision projects, OPC server integrations, and end-to-end OT–IT data flow. 

Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities 

· Responsible for infrastructure setup to host Ignition and its associated software 

· Finalizing Ignition deployment architecture along with VMs specifications and HA enablement 

· Configuring Ignition to ingest tag data from various sources (e.g. KepserverEX, OPC Server, etc.) 

· Configuring Ignition for UNS implementation. 

· Establish data exchange mechanisms with systems like MES, ERP, Digital Logbook with Ignition 

· Configure Ignition to transmit tag data to cloud (IoT Platform / Cloud IoT Services) with zero data loss capabilities (due to network disconnect) 

· Configure Ignition to store tag data on edge server database (SQL / NoSQL / Timeseries DB) 

· Developing screens on Ignition to showcase real-time tag data and KPIs 

· Creating Custom Scripts using Derived Tags, to manage, interface with DB, Cloud Platforms 

· Helping the development team with best practice guidance of Ignition and creating low level technical design document. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

· Strong experience in Ignition setup in HA production environments, with the ability to define best-practice architectures based on tag volume and sources 

· Hands-on experience with large-scale Ignition systems (~50K tags) from multiple data sources 

· Solid understanding and implementation of UNS (Unified Namespace) best practices in Ignition 

· Proficiency in Ignition Python scripting, including: 

o Custom logic using Derived Tags & Queries 

o Managing time-series data in NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) 

o Creating and sending custom JSON payloads to cloud platforms 

· Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB) 

· Hands-on experience with Azure IoT Hub, Azure Injector, and Ignition cloud integrations 

· Working knowledge of OPC connectivity in Ignition 

· Ability to create Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation 

· Hands-on experience with Ignition Screen Development, Visualization (Perspective, Vision) 

Soft Skills 

· Strong problem-solving and debugging skills 

· Good communication and collaboration 

· Ability to work in agile environments 

Preferred skill sets: 

Good to Have 

· Experience with Edge computing (Azure IoT Injector/Hub) 

· Experience with Ignition’s third-party plugin Azure Injector, MongoDB 

· Knowledge of time-series databases 

· Experience in Domain like Metal and Mining/ Steel Industries 

· Experience with ERP, EAM/EMMS, and MES integrations 

· Experience with Kepware Tag & UA Configuration 

Years of experience required: 

3 ~ 6 Years’ Experience as Ignition Developer. 

Education qualification: 

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA/ M.E/ M.TECH/ MBA/ PGDM. All qualifications should be in regular full-time mode with no extension of course duration due to backlogs. 

Relevant certifications Ignition (Core / Gold) are a plus 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Edge Computing, Microsoft Azure

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 28, 2026