Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and help scale our IoT ecosystem. You will work on challenging projects involving real-time data processing, device communication protocols, and building scalable applications that power thousands of connected devices. This role requires a strong full-stack developer who can architect solutions, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications for IoT device management and control systems.
• Build responsive web applications using Angular, React, and Vue.js frameworks.
• Develop robust backend services using Node.js, Express.js with MongoDB and Redis.
• Implement real-time bidirectional communication between devices and servers using the MQTT protocol.
• Create cross-platform mobile applications using Ionic and Cordova.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Optimise application performance for handling high-volume IoT data streams.
• Architect end-to-end IoT solutions from device to cloud.
• Design scalable database schemas and data models for time-series IoT data.
• Implement security best practices for IoT communications and data protection.
• Create technical documentation and system design specifications.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance platform capabilities
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration
• Work closely with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning

Requirements:

• Minimum 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with full-stack development in production environments
• Proven track record of building and deploying scalable applications
• Experience with IoT protocols and real-time communication systems

Technical Skills:

Frontend:

• Expert-level proficiency in at least two of: Angular, React, or Vue.js .
• Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Ionic and Cordova for hybrid mobile app development.
• Proficiency in HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript/TypeScript.

Backend:

• Advanced knowledge of Node.js and Express.js .
• Strong experience with MongoDB (including aggregation pipelines and indexing strategies).
• Proficiency with Redis for caching and session management.
• Experience with the MQTT protocol and message broker implementation.
• Understanding of WebSockets and real-time data synchronisation.

Additional Technical Requirements:

• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and encryption.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IoT platforms and protocols (CoAP, AMQP, LoRaWAN).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware communication protocols.
• Experience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB).
• Familiarity with data visualisation libraries and dashboard creation.
• Understanding of edge computing concepts.
• Experience with white-label product development.
• Background in developing multi-tenant SaaS applications.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for IoT and emerging technologies.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills

Angular, Express, Express.js, IoT, MQTT, MongoDB, Node, Node.js, Redis, WebSockets, full stack, full-stack