Lead Backend Engineer – IoT Platform
Rosemont, IL, 60018
Reference ID: 32032156
Date Posted: 03/25/2026
Apply now: Lead Backend Engineer – IoT Platform, location is Remote. The start date is ideally mid-April 2026 for this permanent position.
Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer – IoT Platform
Location-Type: REMOTE (EST / CST hours preferred)
Start Date Is: Mid April 2026
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $140k - $150k (plus 15% annual bonus & benefits)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO
Job Description:
Lead the design and development of a scalable IoT backend platform powering large fleets of connected devices and enterprise integrations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Architect and scale IoT platforms supporting connected devices and telemetry pipelines
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Build and optimize device communication systems using MQTT, CoAP, and REST
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Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript in a microservices environment
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Integrate with Azure IoT Hub and Device Provisioning Service (DPS)
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Implement observability using Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana
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Lead and mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
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Collaborate with product and engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment using Jira and Bitbucket
Requirements:
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Must-Haves:
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10–15 years of backend engineering experience
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Strong experience building IoT platforms / connected device ecosystems
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Deep knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP)
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Hands-on experience with Azure IoT Hub and Device Provisioning Service (DPS)
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Expert-level experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and REST API development
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Experience leading or mentoring small engineering teams
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Strong experience designing distributed systems and scalable architectures
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Experience working with offshore or distributed teams
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Nice-to-Haves:
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Experience integrating IoT platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., CRM/ERP)
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Familiarity with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architecture
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Experience with Clean Architecture principles
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Experience with Effect (TypeScript library)
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Experience with multiple programming languages (e.g., C#, Java)
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