Iot Systems Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Thornbury is seeking an experienced IoT Systems Engineer to deploy and support cutting-edge monitoring devices. This full-time position requires expertise in Node-RED and hands-on experience with LoRaWAN systems. The ideal candidate will support the integration and operation of connected monitoring systems and will occasionally travel for customer visits. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Pension

Holiday buy-back

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Node-RED.
• Hands-on with LoRaWAN devices/platforms.
• IoT or connected systems deployment/support experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support IoT systems using Node-RED.
• Configure and manage IoT devices and gateways, including LoRaWAN.
• Maintain secure data pathways using HTTP/MQTT and industrial protocols.

Skills

Node-RED

LoRaWAN devices/platforms

IoT or connected systems deployment/support

Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA

Linux & Docker

Secure networking (VPNs, NSGs, Cloudflare)

HTTP/MQTT

JSON data

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.