Software Engr II

Software Engineer II – SCADA / C++ / .NET / IEC Protocols

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer II to join our industrial automation and SCADA engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development expertise in C++ and .NET technologies and be passionate about building reliable, high-performance solutions for mission-critical industrial and power automation systems.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on SCADA platforms, industrial communication interfaces, and next-generation engineering solutions supporting IEC-based protocols. Strong software engineering fundamentals and the willingness to rapidly learn and scale in industrial protocols are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern C++ and C#/.NET technologies.
• Develop and enhance features for SCADA, industrial automation, and communication interface products.
• Support protocol integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities related to IEC communication standards.
• Analyse and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer-reported issues.
• Participate in software architecture discussions, technical design reviews, code reviews, and release activities.
• Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable software following established engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, QA teams, and global engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging activities.
• Utilize AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development productivity, code quality, testing effectiveness, and documentation.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required Technical Skills

Software Development

• Strong hands-on experience in C++ development.
• Strong experience in C#/.NET Framework and/or .NET application development.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Experience with multithreaded, concurrent, and distributed applications.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience with Visual Studio and software development best practices.

AI-Assisted Engineering

Hands-on experience using AI-based development tools such as

GitHub Copilot

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT or equivalent AI coding assistants

Ability to leverage AI tools for

• Code generation
• Debugging and troubleshooting
• Test case creation

Documentation

Productivity improvement

Strong judgment in validating and reviewing AI-generated outputs before adoption.

Development Tools & Practices

• Git, Azure DevOps, or equivalent source control systems.
• CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Unit testing and code review practices.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to SCADA, Industrial Automation, or Power Systems applications.

Exposure to

IEC 60870-5-101

IEC 60870-5-104

IEC 61850

• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with protocol diagnostic tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience with SQL Server or relational database technologies.
• Exposure to cybersecurity concepts in industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of substation automation and power utility applications.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of software development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative global engineering environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is

• Strong in C++ and .NET development.
• Comfortable working with complex software systems and troubleshooting challenging problems.
• Experienced in using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot as part of daily engineering workflows.
• Interested in industrial automation and SCADA technologies.
• Willing to learn and become proficient in IEC60870 and IEC61850 communication protocols.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and passionate about continuous learning and innovation.