Most software never has to care whether a valve opens or a substation stays online. Yours will. We're looking for an engineer who likes working where IT meets operational technology. That means the systems that keep energy, water and industry running.
What you'll work on
You'll build and maintain software that sits between industrial control systems and the rest of the organisation. That could be services that read SCADA data, integrations that move telemetry into operational databases, or tooling that helps operators trust what they see on screen. The work is mostly Python, with some Java where older systems expect it.
The environments are complex. They're full of legacy, safety constraints and people who have kept things running for twenty years without your help. Part of the job is getting into that world fast: learning how the plant or network actually works before you change anything. You'll work in sectors like utilities, energy and manufacturing, where downtime makes the evening news.
What you bring
A few years of real development experience, solid Python, and the habit of writing unit tests before someone asks. You can find your way around Java code. You know (or want to learn) what makes OT different from IT: uptime over features, change windows, protocols that predate the web.
Experience with SCADA platforms (GE or similar), Cassandra or Oracle SQL is a strong plus. Our clients run critical infrastructure, so you'll need to be eligible for a security screening. We'll guide you through it. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. Curiosity and care count for more than a perfect match.
How we work
We use AI coding tools every day, including in conservative environments. That means engineering discipline: tests, reviews, and code you can explain to an auditor. Shortcuts that work in a demo don't survive a control room.
We work alongside client engineers, not around them. The goal is a system their team can run and maintain after we leave. You'll also help us build out our industry practice, so your experience shapes how Plainsight grows in OT.
What you'll get
A team that takes its craft seriously and itself less so. A personal growth plan, room to own your work, regular lunches together and competitive pay.
Want to see how we operate? Read the Plainsight playbook.