Software Engr II

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Required Skills

• C# Programming

• C++ Programming Language

• IEC60870

• IEC61850 protocol

• SQL Software Development

• About Us

• Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.