Backend Systems Engineer - IOT/Smart City

About the Engagement We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join the Software Engineering team on a Smart City initiative. You will play a hands-on role in the systems engineering of a data platform that integrates IT and OT devices - bridging field hardware with digital services in a live operational environment.
Role Overview You will build and maintain the backend systems that connect OT field devices to the digital twin platform - handling real-time data ingestion, protocol translation, and system integration across industrial communication standards. This is a delivery-focused engineering role you will be expected to ship production code, write tests, and actively use AI coding tools as part of your standard workflow.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services and middleware for OT/IoT data ingestion, with hands-on implementation across OT protocols (e.g. OPC-UA, MODBUS, and MQTT). Build data pipeline components that normalise, process, and ro...