Lead IoT Solutions Architect for Edge Deployment

AlphaEdge Tech

Contract · Flexible hours

About the role

We are seeking an IoT Solutions Architect to design and implement end‑to‑end IoT platforms for industrial clients. The role focuses on integrating edge devices, cloud services, and data pipelines while ensuring security and scalability.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and document IoT system designs, including device provisioning, data ingestion, and analytics.
• Develop secure communication protocols and manage device lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to align infrastructure with product roadmaps.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability for large‑scale deployments.
• Optimize network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide technical guidance and best‑practice recommendations to client teams.

Must-have skills

• Deep experience with Linux server administration and networking.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for scripting and API development.
• Design and implementation of REST APIs for device communication.
• Strong understanding of IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP) and security standards.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and edge computing frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) for edge workloads.
• Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka.