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 danni@cortechtalentsolutions.co.uk