Full-Stack Software Engineer exp with Automotive Manufacturing
Role: Full-Stack Software Engineer exp with Automotive ManufacturingWork Location: Georgetown-KY // local to Georgetown, KY or within 1 hour (this includes Lexington, even Cincinnati, Louisville). Able to be at the Georgetown plant regularly is the important part.Term: ContractThe Full-Stack Software Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing designs, develops, integrates, and supports software solutions that connect automotive manufacturing operations with cloud and enterprise systems.The role spans the full software stack—from shop-floor edge applications and industrial data collection to cloud services, backend systems, APIs, databases, and front-end user experiences.The ideal candidate combines strong full-stack development skills with practical experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial systems, and connected factory environments. They understand the unique requirements of manufacturing software, including real-time data, equipment connectivity, reliability, cybersecurity, scalability, and operation in environments where cloud and edge computing must work together.Experience & QualificationsSignificant software-development experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, or discrete manufacturing.Strong experience developing both front-end and backend applications.Experience developing software across cloud and edge environments.Experience integrating software with manufacturing systems and/or industrial equipment.Strong understanding of software architecture and distributed systems.Experience working with APIs, databases, messaging, and data integration.Experience with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.Understanding of manufacturing operations and shop-floor technology.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to communicate effectively with software developers, architects, manufacturing engineers, plant personnel, IT/OT teams, and business stakeholders.Preferred ExperienceExperience with MES/MOM platforms.Experience with OPC UA, MQTT, Sparkplug, or other industrial communication technologies.Experience with industrial IoT and connected-factory architectures.Experience with Azure IoT or equivalent cloud/edge technologies.Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming platforms.Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.Experience developing applications for multi-plant or enterprise manufacturing environments.Knowledge of manufacturing standards and information models.Experience with observability and distributed-system monitoring.Experience working in regulated or high-availability manufacturing environments.Full-Stack Software DevelopmentDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack software applications supporting manufacturing operations.Develop both front-end and back-end components using modern software development practices.Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces for manufacturing operators, engineers, supervisors, and business users.Develop scalable backend services, APIs, business logic, and data-access layers.Design applications that provide real-time or near-real-time visibility into manufacturing operations.Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through deployment and ongoing support.