Iot Systems Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Thornbury, Bradford is seeking an IoT Systems Engineer to support deployment and integration of their monitoring systems. This role is primarily on-site but may require occasional customer visits. Ideal candidates should have experience with Node-RED, LoRaWAN, and a solid understanding of secure networking practices. Benefits include competitive salary up to £55,000, pension, performance bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Performance Bonuses

Holiday buy-back

First Friday half-days

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Node-RED essential.
• Hands-on with LoRaWAN devices/platforms is required.
• Familiarity with Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA required.
• Basic Linux and Docker skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support IoT systems using Node-RED.
• Configure and manage IoT devices and gateways.
• Maintain secure data pathways using industrial protocols.
• Support deployments using Linux VMs and Docker.
• Commission and troubleshoot edge devices on-site.

Skills

Node-RED

LoRaWAN devices/platforms

IoT systems deployment/support

Modbus-TCP

Basic Linux

Basic Docker skills

Secure networking

HTTP/MQTT

JSON

Tools

ThingsBoard

PostgreSQL

IIS

SQL Server

Job description

Position: IoT Systems Engineer

Location: Thornbury, Bradford

Salary: up to 50,000 + benefits
Employment: Full-time, on-site (limited hybrid flexibility)

Our client, a technology company based in Thornbury, Bradford, develops monitoring devices used for refrigeration environments for intracellular fluid. They are seeking an IoT Systems Engineer to support the deployment, integration and operation of their connected monitoring systems.

This role is primarily site-based, with occasional customer visits in the UK and abroad. A driving licence and valid passport are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and support IoT systems using Node-RED, including building data flows and integrations.
• Configure and manage IoT devices and gateways, including LoRaWAN (Chirpstack).
• Maintain secure data pathways using HTTP/MQTT, APIs and industrial protocols (Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA).
• Support deployments using Linux VMs, Docker, VPN/firewall rules (Azure NSGs, Cloudflare).
• Commission and troubleshoot edge devices and networks on-site.
• Maintain dashboards in ThingsBoard and support a small legacy IIS/SQL Server setup.
• Contribute to scaling from early pilots ( 100 devices) to larger rollouts.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Experience with Node-RED
• Hands‑on with LoRaWAN devices/platforms (e.g., Chirpstack)
• IoT or connected systems deployment/support
• Knowledge of Modbus-TCP, OPC‑UA
• Basic Linux & Docker skills
• Understanding of secure networking (VPNs, NSGs, Cloudflare)
• Familiarity with HTTP/MQTT and JSON data

Preferred

• ThingsBoard customisation
• PostgreSQL
• Scripting (JavaScript or similar; TBEL a plus)
• Exposure to IIS + SQL Server

Benefits

• Up to 55,000 salary
• Pension
• Performance Bonuses
• Holiday buy-back, First Friday half‑days, cycle to work scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Professional development opportunities

Apply today with an up to date CV and cover letter to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.