BMS / EMPS Software Developer (Remote LATAM)

About the role

Abstra, a nearshore tech talent services company, is looking for an experienced BMS/EMPS Software Developer to design and build Building Management and Energy Management & Performance Systems for high-density AI data centers. The position is 100% remote in LATAM, with working hours based on US Pacific Time.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain BMS/EMPS applications on Niagara, Ignition or equivalent platforms for HVAC, power, cooling, security and facility systems.
• Integrate BMS/EMPS with DCIM, CMMS, SCADA, digital twins and real-time monitoring platforms.
• Build custom modules, drivers, APIs and extensions for equipment such as chillers, CRACs, PDUs, UPS and generators.
• Develop energy optimization logic, fault detection and diagnostics, alerting and performance dashboards.
• Work with controls engineers, data center operations and infrastructure teams to turn requirements into robust solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA and SNMP, and support deployment, testing and troubleshooting in live operations.

Required profile

• Hands-on experience with BMS platforms such as Niagara (AX/N4), Ignition or similar automation/SCADA frameworks.
• Knowledge of building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LON, OPC UA).
• Experience with data center or critical infrastructure BMS/EMPS systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with digital twins, IoT/edge computing, real-time data pipelines and cloud integration is a plus.

Required skills

• Programming in Java, Python, JavaScript, C# or platform-specific scripting.
• BACnet, Modbus, LON, OPC UA and SNMP.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation paid in USD.
• 20 days of paid time off per year.
• Professional growth opportunities and company-provided equipment.
• A collaborative, inclusive and multicultural work environment.