Lead Software Engineer IoT & Full-Stack Location: Hybrid / Bicester Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, market-based TUAL Technology is an innovative, VC-backed start-up based in Bicester, developing PowerUp a high-power EV charging solution designed for grid-constrained sites. By integrating battery storage, smart energy management, and ultra-fast DC charging, TUAL delivers seamless electrification where traditional grid capacity falls short. Working with enterprise customers across Europe, TUAL is transforming the productivity and profitability of electric commercial vehicle fleets through a portfolio of intelligent, software-defined, cloud and IoT-enabled charging solutions. The Role Were looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to own the design and delivery of our IoT and cloud software platform. Youll connect our ultra-fast chargers, manage data and remote control functions, and ensure security and scalability across our systems. Youll work directly with the VP Product and VP Power Electronics, shaping architecture, integrations and performance turning ideas into real, working solutions. ________________________________________ What Youll Do Build IoT and cloud software for charger connectivity and monitoring Create telemetry and data pipelines (PLC, CAN) Enable secure remote control and bi-directional communication (MQTT/WebSockets) Deliver OTA firmware updates and REST APIs (OCPP/OCPI) Develop secure, scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS IoT, Azure, etc.) Collaborate closely with hardware and IoT partners to integrate systems end-to-end ________________________________________ Your Background 5 years experience in IoT software, cloud integration or embedded systems Strong skills in PLC, CAN, Modbus or similar protocols Proficiency in API and cloud development (AWS/Azure, MQTT, WebSockets) Knowledge of secure firmware updates and encryption (TLS, AES) Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving start-up environment Background in EV charging, energy storage or industrial automation is a plus ________________________________________ Why Join This is a chance to build the full IoT and cloud platform behind PowerUp from architecture to deployment. Youll shape a core technology in a growing, well-funded start-up tackling real-world challenges in electrification.