Junior IOT Developer

Metayb; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative IoT projects

Collaborative culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A technology firm in Chennai is seeking a motivated IoT Engineer with 1–3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will design and maintain software components for IoT systems, implement device communication protocols, and develop RESTful APIs. Proficiency in Python or Go, understanding of databases, and experience with edge devices are essential. The role offers innovative projects, collaborative culture, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in IoT development.
• Experience with device communication protocols like TCP, UDP, HTTPS, MQTT.
• Proficiency in either Python or Go (Golang).
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components for IoT platforms.
• Implement device communication protocols using TCP, UDP, and MQTT.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

IoT development

TCP

UDP

HTTPS

MQTT

Python

Go (Golang)

SQL

NoSQL

REST API development

message-driven systems

edge devices

cloud platforms

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Angular

React

Git

CI/CD tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated IoT Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in IoT development to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building device communication systems, APIs, and message‑driven architectures for IoT and edge computing environments. Exposure to modern frontend technologies such as Angular or React will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components for IoT and edge computing platforms
• Implement and manage device communication protocols using TCP, UDP, HTTPS, and MQTT
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
• Work with edge computing devices, gateways, and sensors, ensuring reliable data collection and processing
• Build and integrate message streaming systems using MQTT and Kafka
• Design and manage databases using PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including firmware, frontend, DevOps, and QA
• Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well‑documented code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application and system performance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in IoT development
• Strong experience with device communication protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTPS, MQTT
• Experience in API development (REST‑based services preferred)
• Proficiency in Python or Go (Golang)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Hands‑on experience with message streaming or event‑driven systems
• Experience working with IoT edge devices, sensors, and gateways
• Understanding of distributed systems and data flow between edge and backend services

Additional (Nice To Have) Skills

• Experience in frontend/UI development using Angular and/or React
• Understanding of frontend–backend integration and API consumption
• Familiarity with Git and version control best practices
• Experience working in Linux‑based environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies
• Experience building or supporting real‑time or high‑throughput data systems
• Awareness of security best practices, authentication, and data protection

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative IoT and edge computing solutions
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented engineering culture
• Exposure to end‑to‑end system development—from devices to user interfaces
• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities

Disclaimer: The job title mentioned in this description is generic and intended for broad categorization purposes. The final designation will be determined based on the candidate’s performance during the interview process, relevant experience, and alignment with the organizational hierarchy.