It Ot Software Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to join our team in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom. _This is a primarily on-site role_ _with some flexibility. The position requires a significant presence at the workplace and follows a 37.5-hour work week._ In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions by analyzing business needs, studying system flows, and applying the full software development lifecycle.
• Document and demonstrate solutions through clear technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and system specifications.
• Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions by conducting requirements analysis, problem definition, and solution design.
• Prepare, install, and maintain software applications while ensuring compliance with coding standards, technical design, and system performance requirements.
• Continuously improve applications and processes by performing system analysis, recommending changes, and integrating new policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Stay current with emerging tools, programming techniques, and industry best practices through continuous learning, professional engagement, and adoption of modern technologies (including open source).
• Ensure quality and reliability by actively participating in testing, validation, and certification processes while fostering built-in quality and technical agility within teams.
• Protect and deliver business value by safeguarding IT assets, supporting decentralized decision-making, and maintaining strong relationships through effective Business Relationship Management practices. To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience with cloud-based systems and architectures (Azure, AWS, IoT, AI/ML), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and integration technologies (APIs, REST, SOAP, webhooks).
• Proficient in an enterprise language such as: .NET, Java, or C# with strong object-oriented design and modular architecture principles a plus

Operational Technology & Manufacturing Knowledge

• Familiarity with robotic and OT systems (AMRs, Cobots, PLCs), industrial KPIs (OEE, MTBF, cycle time), and supporting tools such as SPC and SCADA; strong understanding of OT communication technologies (OPC, MQTT, TCP, networking).

Change & Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to follow IT change management methodologies, ensure effective stakeholder communication, and take accountability for project deliverables.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into teams, build relationships across technical and leadership levels, and drive alignment between Plant IT, GPVs, and Client IT organizations.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a background as a software engineer.
• IT fundamentals with hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Familiarity with Agile environments and proven ability to apply software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD) while effectively collaborating with users, technical teams, and management to deliver on requirements and deadlines.

Job

Systems/Information Technology

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2437249

Relocation Package

No 100% On-Site No