IoT Devops Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing industrial technology company in the UK seeks an IoT DevOps Engineer to take ownership of device connectivity and data flow. The ideal candidate will work hands-on with real devices and cloud-based monitoring systems, ensuring seamless integration. Key responsibilities include configuring Bluetooth connectivity, managing data visualization with platforms like ThingsBoard, and troubleshooting IoT systems. This role offers the opportunity for autonomy and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end connectivity from device to cloud dashboard.
• Configure Bluetooth connectivity between devices and tablets.
• Manage data ingestion and visualisation using cloud platforms such as ThingsBoard.
• Build and maintain Node-RED flows to route and transform data.
• Troubleshoot devices, gateways, networks and deployments.
• Support future connectivity development including LoRaWAN concepts.
• Work with common IoT and industrial protocols (MQTT, HTTP, Modbus, OPC-UA).
• Assist with basic Linux, Docker, VPN and network configuration tasks.

Skills

Experience working with connected devices and IoT systems

Hands-on experience with Bluetooth connectivity

Node-RED experience (building or modifying data flows)

Understanding of device-to-cloud data pipelines

Exposure to Linux-based systems and containerised environments

Familiarity with IoT or industrial communication protocols

Comfortable working independently and taking ownership

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing industrial technology SME that has developed a new IoT product combining electronics, firmware and cloud-based monitoring. Following a successful product launch and strong global demand, they are now looking to appoint an IoT DevOps Engineer to take ownership of device connectivity, data flow and system integration.

This IoT DevOps Engineer role sits at the intersection of hardware, software and cloud. You will work hands-on with real devices, gateways and dashboards, ensuring reliable end-to-end connectivity from device through to cloud. The role will suit an IoT DevOps Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, autonomy and getting things working in the real world rather than purely writing code.

IoT DevOps Engineer Role & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end connectivity from device to cloud dashboard
• Configure Bluetooth connectivity between devices and tablets
• Manage data ingestion and visualisation using cloud platforms such as ThingsBoard
• Build and maintain Node-RED flows to route and transform data
• Troubleshoot devices, gateways, networks and deployments
• Support future connectivity development including LoRaWAN concepts
• Work with common IoT and industrial protocols (MQTT, HTTP, Modbus, OPC-UA)
• Assist with basic Linux, Docker, VPN and network configuration tasks

IoT DevOps Engineer Skills & Experience

• Experience working with connected devices and IoT systems
• Hands-on experience with Bluetooth connectivity
• Node-RED experience (building or modifying data flows)
• Understanding of device-to-cloud data pipelines
• Exposure to Linux-based systems and containerised environments
• Familiarity with IoT or industrial communication protocols
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership

IoT Connectivity & Cloud DevOps

If you are an IoT DevOps Engineer looking for a hands-on role with real ownership in a growing IoT business, please apply now.