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IoT Platform Engineer - Hardware & Cloud

  • A chance to work with a company working on the cutting edge of technology, in what is a pivotal role for the client's industry leading IoT solution.
  • This role would suit someone with a few years of relevant experience that is looking to move into a new environment.
  • Based out of the clients Leicestershire office.
  • Salary up to £40,000 p/a (negotiable).
  • To apply please call 01244 567 930 or email

Who is the client?

Our client is a pioneer in the manufacturing industry who are based on both sides of the Atlantic. They are committed to leading the way within their own specific industry by utilising the technology available and as part of that the Internet of Things revolution is huge. As such they need to bring in an engineer who can be the pivot between the technical and non-technical teams ensuring that this is done as effectively and efficiently as possible.

What will you be doing?

Working in collaboration with teams through out the business, to understand business needs, you will be responsible for hardware and cloud solutions, as well as being an IoT SME, project planning, and being a technologist who embraces new techniques and tools as they come. You'll be expected to lean on your experience of working with Networking tools and Hardware within the cloud to deliver this.

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