Senior Software Developer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
Burnley, United Kingdom
Today
Posted
19 Apr 2026 (Today)

Senior Software Developer (IoT / Cloud)

Burnley + Flexible Work from Home

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

KO2's client are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to play a key role in designing and building scalable, cloud-native systems that power connected IoT devices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software-developing backend services that enable secure device communication, high-volume data ingestion, and the APIs that drive customer-facing applications.

You'll be responsible for building and evolving the backend platform that supports large fleets of IoT devices, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll also contribute to architectural decisions and mentor other developers.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services for IoT platforms

Build and optimise real-time data ingestion pipelines handling high-volume telemetry and events

Develop secure, scalable RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS services (IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.)

Implement observability, reliability, and cost optimisation across cloud infrastructure

Ensure robust IoT security practices, including secure device provisioning and communication

Lead technical discussions, support code reviews, and mentor junior team members

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, embedded, and data engineeringKey Skills & Experience:

Strong backend or platform engineering experience, ideally within IoT or distributed systems

Deep knowledge of AWS Technologies (IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SQS, API Gateway)

Proficiency in Python, Node.js, Go, or Java

Experience with MQTT and event-driven architectures

Proven track record of building scalable data ingestion pipelines

Experience developing secure, high-performance APIs

Solid understanding of microservices and cloud design patternsDesirable:

Experience with edge/embedded integrations

Familiarity with time-series databases

Knowledge of digital twins or industrial IoT protocols

Containerisation experience (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)

Any experience in a technical leadership or team leader role.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on cutting-edge IoT solutions, with the chance to make a real impact on product direction and technical strategy.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to progress your application

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