Senior Software Engineer (IoT)

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer IoT
Company: Hydroscope Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Industry: IoT, Water Sensing, and Smart Monitoring

About Hydroscope:

Hydroscope is an innovative startup revolutionizing water monitoring through IoT-based Smart Sensors. Our mission is to provide real-time water quality monitoring from source to tap, using a multi-parameter sensor to detect and address contamination. We are dedicated to developing accurate, affordable, and reliable water quality sensing and treatment solutions.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our IoT backend infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing backend applications to process real-time data from IoT sensors and devices into our cloud infrastructure. The data you manage will enable real-time dashboards, AI-based analytics, and predictive insights for water quality monitoring systems.

This role requires a strong background in IoT protocols, cloud storage, and backend development to ensure a scalable, secure, and efficient IoT architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development & System Architecture:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for real-time IoT data collection and processing.
• Implement data processing pipelines to ensure efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows.
• Develop RESTful APIs and WebSockets for secure, low-latency communication between IoT devices and cloud infrastructure.

IoT Data Management & Cloud Integration:

• Work with IoT protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, Modbus, LoRaWAN, and HTTP for device communication.
• Optimize data acquisition, transformation, and storage for high-speed, large-scale IoT deployments.
• Integrate and manage cloud platforms such as AWS IoT, Google Cloud IoT, and Microsoft Azure.

Security, Performance, & Compliance:

• Ensure end-to-end security of IoT communications, including encryption, authentication, and access control.
• Optimize system performance to handle high-frequency data streams from connected devices.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards for IoT security, cloud storage, and data privacy.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with hardware engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to build end-to-end IoT applications.
• Lead and mentor junior developers in best practices for scalable, maintainable backend systems.
• Troubleshoot data transmission, API performance, and cloud infrastructure issues in real-time.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in backend software development, IoT applications, or cloud-based systems.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and debugging abilities to optimize IoT infrastructure.
• Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Technical Expertise:

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Python or Java.
• IoT Protocols: Experience with MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, Modbus, and WebSockets.
• Cloud Services: Hands-on experience with AWS IoT Core, Google Cloud IoT, or Azure IoT Hub.
• Data Processing: Experience with ETL pipelines, stream processing (Kafka, Apache Spark), and real-time data handling.
• Database Management: Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase, InfluxDB).
• API Development: Expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.