IoT Sr Engineer

Panasonic Heating and Cooling Europe; Barlassina; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic role

International environment

Training opportunities

High Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Panasonic is seeking a Senior Backend Lead to drive cloud-based IoT services within a multinational team in Lombardy. You will shape system architecture, own API design, and collaborate with product and engineering to deliver scalable solutions.

The role blends hands-on coding with technical leadership, guiding vendors and internal teams, advancing Agile practices and secure, maintainable backend systems. You will mentor engineers and translate business needs into technical specs for reliable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with cloud/SaaS systems.
• Experience in technical leadership or development management while coding and designing.
• Solid understanding of cloud architectures, web technologies, and IoT/edge-to-cloud systems.
• Experience with Agile / Scrum development.
• Experience leading external vendors or partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and cloud IoT services with hands-on contribution.
• Define system architecture, API contracts, and data models across cloud, web, and edge components.
• Backend focus with input on frontend architecture when needed.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for alignment on scope and direction.
• Act as a bridge between business, product and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud-based SaaS architecture

Technical leadership

Backend design & RESTful APIs

Agile / Scrum development

Vendor management

Hands-on coding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!
Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.
At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Hands on Technical Leadership & Implementation
• Lead technical design and development of cloud based IoT services, with direct hands on contribution to critical components.
• Design, implement, and review backend services and RESTful APIs for device management, data ingestion, monitoring, diagnostics, and subscriptions.
• Define and validate system architecture, API contracts, and data models across cloud, web, and edge components.
• Contribute mainly to backend implementation and support frontend architecture decisions when required.
• Perform code reviews and technical reviews, ensuring quality, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Support integration with edge controllers, gateways, and field devices, considering IoT protocols, security, and operational constraints.
• Translate business and customer requirements into clear functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Own and manage requirement documents, technical specifications, and development backlogs.
• Plan and manage schedules, priorities, risks, and dependencies to ensure reliable delivery.
• Coordinate internal development teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment on scope and technical direction.
• Manage vendor deliverables and quality, including reviews and defect resolution.
• Act as a bridge between business, product, and engineering stakeholders, communicating progress, decisions, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes and Agile practices.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of software development experience, including hands‑on design and implementation of cloud‑based or SaaS systems.
• Experience in technical leadership or development management roles while remaining directly involved in coding and design decisions.
• Solid understanding of cloud architectures, web technologies, and IoT / edge‑to‑cloud systems.
• Practical experience in Agile / Scrum development.
• Experience technically leading external vendors or partners.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A challenging strategic role where you can actively contribute to the company's success and take on responsibility
• International work environment
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• High Work-Life Balance

ABOUT US

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.