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Softwarearchitekt – HMI / Automatisierungstechnik (w/m/d)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Bern, Switzerland
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
A technical leadership role defining the software architecture for industrial HMI platforms, with a focus on security-by-design per IEC 62443, scalability and integration into complex machinery.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Bern, Switzerland
- Languages
- German – C2, English – C2
What you'll do
- Design, document and further develop the HMI software architecture (layers, modules, interfaces)
- Select and evaluate HMI frameworks and tools (Qt/QML, WinCC Unified, TIA Portal, Web-HMI)
- Define architecture principles, design patterns (e.g. MVVM) and coding guidelines
- Build reusable component libraries and control elements
- Design the connection to controllers via OPC UA, Profinet, Modbus or MQTT
- Implement security-by-design and role/permission concepts per IEC 62443
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to the HMI development team
- Help shape CI/CD pipelines, version control and release processes
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of experience in HMI or embedded software development
- At least 2 years in an architecture-responsible or leading technical role
- Practical experience with modern C++, Qt, QML, WinCC Unified and TypeScript/JavaScript
- Confident handling of OPC UA, MQTT, Profinet and field-based communication protocols
- Knowledge of the IEC 62443 security standards and experience implementing them
- Fluent German and English (C2)
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customers
- Ability to communicate technical concepts understandably
Benefits
- You shape the technical future of the HMI platform of an innovation leader
- You combine deep technical expertise with strategic design capability
- You work in an international environment with projects from Bern across Switzerland
- Lots of responsibility, lots of scope to shape things
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About Right Search
The client is a mid-sized company in automation technology and mechanical engineering that supplies industrial plants and control systems worldwide, with several sites in Switzerland and Europe.
Key facts
- Automatisierungstechnik und Maschinenbau
- Supplies industrial plants and control systems worldwide
- Develops integrated software solutions including a unified HMI platform
- Positions itself as an innovation leader in industrial user interfaces