Software Programmer / Developer

Full job description

Since 1987, Grato Holdings has been advancing health and wellness through natural, holistic solutions that support the body’s ability to heal. As an employee-owned company rooted in the Heartland, we are committed to building trust, fostering collaboration, and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced Software Programmer/Developer to design, build, and support software that connects manufacturing systems that will include (SCADA/HMI) to enterprise platforms in the near future.

This is a "real-world" solutions position that is essential for production, integrations, and automation across the organization. Actual experience is essential for the successful candidate. This position will travel to our Woodbine, Iowa location as needed.

What You’ll Do

· We need actual experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software using Java, Python, and Jython

  • Build integrations between plant-floor systems and enterprise applications (APIs, databases, services)
  • Work with SQL databases and troubleshoot production-facing issues
  • Focus on Ignition Software Development
  • Develop and support Ignition projects (Perspective/Vision), tags/UDTs, alarms, historian, and Jython scripts

What You Bring

Required:

· 5+ years of actual experience with Java, Python, and Jython

  • SQL and integration troubleshooting skills
  • Git/version control knowledge and solid software development fundamentals
  • Ability to work full-time on-site

Highly Preferred:

· Proven experience with Inductive Automation Ignition Software Development (Perspective/Vision, scripting, tags/UDTs, alarms/historian)

  • Knowledge of manufacturing/SCADA background (OPC UA, PLC connectivity, MQTT)
  • MES/ERP integration experience

Why Join Grato Holdings?

· Hands-on work on software that directly impacts production and digital transformation

  • Collaborate with teams that value innovation, technology, and results
  • Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive health benefits, and product discounts
  • Be part of an employee-owned company with a mission you can believe in

Ready to make a difference in a hands-on, real-world industrial environment?

Apply now and include your resume and a brief note about your Java/Python/Jython experience and any Ignition work.

Learn more: gratoholdings.com

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Briefly describe your experience with Java, Python, and Jython and any Ignition work.
  • Describe your experience with SQL and any integration or development troubleshooting you’ve done.
  • Are you available to work full-time on-site during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)?

Experience:

  • Actual - hands-on Java, Python, and Jython: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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