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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OT Technical Lead - Connected Factory / Digital... - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $132,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, JIRA, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, System Configuration, DevOps, Github, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Jython, Python (Programming Language), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Scrum Methodology, OPC Unified Architecture, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, WebDev, Working Model 2D, IT Architecture, Containerization, GXP, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gemibh ## About the Role + 3-6 years of hands-on OT/IIoT engineering experience in a manufacturing or life sciences environment + Demonstrated experience with **Ignition SCADA** , including configuration, module deployment, and OPC UA connectivity + Working knowledge of **OSI PI Historian** and **Asset Framework (AF)** structure design + Familiarity with **OPC UA** communication protocols, certificate trust management, and server/client integration patterns + Experience with agile delivery in an OT or hybrid OT/IT context, including sprint ceremonies, backlog management, and iterative PoC delivery + Ability to work independently in a lab environment with limited supervision; comfort with ambiguity and first-of-a-kind technical challenges Preferred / Advantageous + Exposure to **HighByte Intelligence Hub** , **Kepware** , or equivalent Unified Namespace (UNS) / SIL tooling + Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing (GxP awareness, batch process understanding) + Familiarity with **SIMCA-Online** or similar multivariate data analysis (MVDA) platforms + Containerization experience ( **Docker / Mirantis** ) for OT application deployment + Exposure to **MES/EBR** platforms (e.g., **POMSnet** ) and shopfloor-to-historian data flows Working Model The Technical Lead operates within a Delivery POD of 2-6 people (size determined per PoC T-shirt sizing). They report into the program Core Team and are expected to participate in daily standups, bi-weekly sprint reviews, and regular Core Team syncs. Multiple sequential PoC engagements are expected across the contract duration. _Mandatory Skills_ Skill Proficiency Years of Experience Basic Knowledge Medium Expert Ignition SCADA (Configuration, WebDev, Jython, Gateway) 3* Min. * Preferred AWS (PrivateLink, EC2, Availability Zones) 3* Min. * Preferred Demonstrable Programming Capability (Python, dotnet, other) 5* Min. * Preferred Agile Delivery in OT/IT (Sprint Execution, backlog management, PoC delivery) 2* Min. * Preferred Shopfloor Integration / UNS (OSI-PI, HighByte, Kepware, or equivalent device/controller integration experience) 2* Min. * Preferred DevOps & CI/CD Tooling (Jira, GitHub, Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure Pipelines, etc.) 3* Min. * Preferred Regulated Manufacturing Experience (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Purdue Model, ISA 88, ISA 95) 5* Min. * Preferred Experience leading solution architecture design (IT / OT diagraming, customer presentations, SoW development, etc.) 5* Min. ## Description The **OT Technical Lead** is a delivery-focused engineering leader embedded within a Delivery POD on the Connected Factory Digital Innovation program. This program operates as a structured PoC incubation model. The Technical Lead is responsible for the end-to-end technical execution of individual Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements, working within an agile sprint cadence under the governance of a senior Core Team. The role requires hands-on engineering depth across OT/IIoT platforms, combined with the ability to communicate clearly with both manufacturing stakeholders and IT architecture peers. This is not a purely supervisory role-the Technical Lead is expected to work directly on technical tasks, particularly during ambiguous or first-of-a-kind problem-solving phases. Key Responsibilities + Lead the technical execution of assigned PoC Delivery PODs from **Initiate** through **Execute** stages, including backlog ownership, sprint planning, and release readiness + Perform hands-on configuration, integration, and validation across OT platforms, including **Ignition** , **OSI PI** , **OPC UA** , and shopfloor integration tooling (HighByte or similar UNS/SIL platforms) + Drive daily technical unblocking for POD members; escalate architectural decisions to the Core Team with well-formed solution options-not just problem statements + Participate in architecture scoping and T-shirt sizing exercises during the **Evaluate** stage, providing technical feasibility and risk input + Produce and maintain technical documentation, including implementation plans, integration diagrams, test evidence, and PoC handover materials + Support PoC post-mortem documentation ( **Stage 5 - Analyze** ), including success criteria scoring and structured knowledge transfer + Operate within a GxP-adjacent lab environment; understand documentation and traceability expectations, even where formal validation is not required ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [From Cloud Racks to Control Cabinets: Operating Kubernetes on Edge Devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100160-from-cloud-racks-to-control-cabinets-operating-kubernetes-on-edge-devices) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)