DevOps Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent

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