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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manufacturing Systems Developer - **Company:** Amsted Rail - **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Interfaces, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, SignalR, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), .NET Core, Microsoft Power Automate, Blazor, Generative AI, Build Management, Control Logix PLC, Deployment Automation, Real Time Data, Operational Systems, Restful APIs, Industrial Software, GPT, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/AMS1003AMSII/JobBoard/204ed1d8-1700-4ea3-b65b-17c04ec71ea3/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6171062d-8ad4-43fa-a752-bc5e5468bd66 ## About the Role · 5+ years of professional software development experience. · Advanced proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core / .NET 8+. · Proven, hands-on experience configuring, developing, and integrating with Aveva System Platform and Aveva MES. · Strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, industrial data logging, and integrating plant-floor data with business systems. · Expertise in SQL Server, database architecture, and performance tuning. · Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture. · Extensive experience with version control, automated testing, and modern debugging tools. · Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.--- Preferred Qualifications · Architects and delivers secure, highly available manufacturing applications on time and within scope. · Successfully bridges enterprise software with Aveva MES/System Platform to drive operational visibility. · Communicates project risks, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions effectively with leadership and plant stakeholders. · Actively drives continuous improvement in the team's software development lifecycle and deployment strategies. · Experience building interactive web interfaces using Blazor, MudBlazor, and SignalR. · Experience configuring, maintaining, and deploying applications within the Aveva System Platform · Deep understanding of Aveva MES core functionalities, specifically targeting Quality Management, Equipment Performance (OEE), and Production/Inventory Control. · Familiarity with industrial automation hardware and concepts (e.g., Allen Bradley PLCs, tag rendering, Supervisory Server environments). · Experience building and consuming RESTful Web APIs. · Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and CI/CD workflows. · Strong background working within Agile or Scrum methodologies. · Familiarity with generative AI tools (ex. Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and how they can improve productivity for software teams and operations staff ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manufacturing Systems Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of custom software, manufacturing and MES solutions. This role bridges the gap between IT and operational technology (OT), requiring deep expertise in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem alongside hands-on experience with industrial software, specifically Aveva System Platform and Aveva MES. The Senior Developer will architect complex applications, drive technical standards, and work closely with controls engineers, analysts, and project stakeholders to deliver robust data visualization and execution systems across our manufacturing facilities and steel foundries throughout North America. --- Key Responsibilities · Architect and Develop: Design, development, and deployment of scalable custom software solutions and industrial dashboards utilizing the .NET framework. · System Integration: Design and build new, custom applications within Aveva System Platform and Aveva MES to create cohesive, centralized enterprise solutions. · Complex Troubleshooting: Lead the debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of highly concurrent applications and real-time data integrations. · Documentation & Strategy: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, system architectures, and deployment procedures. · Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex business and plant-floor requirements into technical specifications. · Continuous Innovation: Evaluate and recommend modern development practices, tools, and frameworks to improve manufacturing operations and business efficiency. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Blazor – the new SPA Framework for everyone who hates JavaScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/699-blazor-the-new-spa-framework-for-everyone-who-hates-javascript) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)