IIOT Senior Software Developer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology firm in Cheltenham seeks a Technical Lead for smart connected products and services driven by Industry 4.0 technologies. The ideal candidate will provide strategic technical leadership in developing IoT solutions using Azure and ensure effective collaboration across teams. The position requires a strong background in C#, web technologies, and DevOps principles. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive the future of connected technologies in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles (UK only)

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# and various web technologies.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Strong focus on DevOps with cloud deployment technologies.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on IoT projects.
• Drive delivery of next-gen IoT Connected Services using Azure.
• Collaborate with internal teams on application design.
• Support customers with IoT connectivity solutions.

Skills

C#

Web Technologies (e.g., React)

API development

DevOps

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Technical/Computer Engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure IoT Hub

Power BI

Job description

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Share scheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On‑site gym, Free on‑site parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles (UK only).

Role Overview

You will provide technical leadership to deliver new smart connected products and services enabled by Industry 4.0 technology including IIoT, machine learning and more, combined with integrations with traditional enterprise level and on‑premise operational systems including Field Service and Asset Management Tools through to PLC and SCADA.

You will drive delivery of next‑generation IoT Connected Services using complimentary Azure public cloud native services and evolve DevOps practices for IoT Connected Services. You will provide operational support with IoT implementation partner(s) and work in a mixture of hands‑on and off manner with both internal team members and 3rd parties to progress Connected Services application design and development through agile working practices. You will work closely with internal and outsourced partners and resources.

Responsibilities

• You will provide technical leadership to deliver new smart connected products and services enabled by Industry 4.0 technology, IIoT, machine learning and integrations with traditional enterprise systems.
• You will drive delivery of next‑generation IoT Connected Services using Azure public cloud native services and evolve DevOps practices for IoT Connected Services.
• You will provide operational support together with IoT implementation partner(s).
• You will work in a mixture of hands‑on and off manner with both internal team members and 3rd parties to progress our Connected Services application design and development through agile working practices.
• You will work closely with internal and outsourced partners and resources.

Objectives

• Product Development and Delivery
  • Work with internal product owner team, internal and external delivery teams to develop and release IoT enabled Connected products and systems.
  • Develop the technical solutions to meet architecture and design goals.
  • Work with the Product Owner and Delivery Lead to meet Sprint goals on time and with quality.
  • Contribute to the selection and ongoing management of the IoT Hardware and Software.
  • Contribute to IoT application design and implementation through the release.
• Customer on‑boarding
  • Assist the sales and technical teams with the customer’s technical teams to define and implement on‑site IoT connectivity from the devices to IoT Edge device.
• BAU Maintenance and Support
  • Work with the Connected Services Operation Manager to provide level 3 incident support to operate the digital solutions and meet customer support goals.

Previous Experience

• Senior Software Engineer on the IoT or related technologies, e.g. IoT, M2M, Smart Products or Connected Device technology.
• Full‑Stack Software Engineer delivering modern industrial systems.
• Demonstrable experience delivering IoT solutions using public cloud native services.
• Technical lead on delivery of IoT enabled service offering in a commercial environment providing simultaneous multi‑customer offerings on a single platform.
• Experience with different aspects of IoT functionality, such as connectivity, security, provisioning, device management, data ingestion, real‑time processing, analytics, edge and end devices, data off‑loading, and integration with external systems including IAM, BI, AI/ML, billing and CRM.
• Experience developing/working with steam or fluid process system applications is a plus.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Company Core Values at all times.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Technical / Computer Engineering discipline or strong relevant experience.
• Ideally a competent user of Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and related IoT services (Time Series Insights, Power BI, AI/ML).
• Proficient in C#, Web Technologies such as React, and Database Technologies.
• Skills in API development, integration, and performance optimisation.
• Strong DevOps focus and experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud deployment technologies.
• Experience working with Agile methodology and within cross‑functional teams.
• Analyse program needs, and tailor designed software solutions to users using a problem‑solving approach.

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