DevOps Engineer
6 hours ago
Liverpool
Role: DevOps Platform Engineer Level: Mid-Level Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000–£48,000 + pension + performance bonus Eligibility: Must have the right to live and work in the UK About the Role This is a standout opportunity for a DevOps Engineer passionate about IoT and eager to work across high‑impact sectors including energy, aerospace, manufacturing, and nuclear. The core platform is already built and operational — now we’re scaling it. You’ll take a proven product and help roll it out, optimise it, and evolve it as we onboard more customers and integrate new technologies. Around 30% of the workload is outsourced, so you’ll be building on a strong foundation rather than starting from scratch. You’ll manage and scale cloud-based server infrastructure, support up to 100 live instances in year one, and help shape a platform designed to grow to thousands of devices. This role blends DevOps, IoT connectivity, and real-world deployment — ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering and solving practical challenges in demanding industrial environments. What You’ll Be Doing • Deploy, integrate, and support connected devices using Node‑RED, building new flows and data integrations for ThingsBoard and customer systems., • Configure and manage IoT connectivity, including Chirpstack LoRaWAN LNS on gateways., • Support Linux VMs, Docker environments, and basic firewall/security rules (Azure NSGs, Cloudflare Access, VPN)., • Ensure secure, reliable device‑to‑cloud data flow using HTTP/MQTT, APIs, Modbus‑TCP, OPC‑UA, and other industrial protocols., • Commission, validate, and troubleshoot devices, gateways, and networks — including LoRaWAN connectivity in the field., • Work closely with engineering and customer teams to onboard new devices and customers, producing clear documentation and runbooks., • Maintain and enhance dashboards and workflows in ThingsBoard., • Provide light-touch support for a small legacy IIS/SQL Server application (minimal involvement). What You’ll Bring Essential Skills • Strong experience with Node‑RED for building and managing data flows., • Hands-on experience with LoRaWAN sensors and Chirpstack (or similar LNS)., • Practical experience deploying and supporting IoT or web-connected systems., • Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus‑TCP, OPC‑UA)., • Basic Linux and Docker administration., • Understanding of firewall/security concepts (Azure NSGs, VPN, Cloudflare)., • Experience with HTTP/MQTT integrations and JSON payloads. Preferred Skills • Experience customising dashboards or widgets in ThingsBoard (CE or PE)., • Working knowledge of PostgreSQL., • JavaScript scripting skills (or willingness to learn TBEL)., • Exposure to IIS and SQL Server., • Strong problem-solving ability and clear communication. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary, pension, and performance bonuses., • Health and wellbeing benefits: Cycle to Work, Holiday Buy‑Back, First Friday Half Days, and increasing annual leave with service., • Access to an Electric Car Scheme., • Genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth., • A collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas and ownership will shape the future of the platform. How to Apply Send your CV to