Senior IoT Platform Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior IoT Platform Engineer to join our team in Spain.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior IoT Platform Engineer, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled IIoT Platform Engineer to support the evolution of our IT/OT landscape, with a strong focus on implementing a Unified Namespace (UNS) across manufacturing environments.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering modern industrial data solutions, enabling real-time connectivity, data orchestration, and scalable integration between shopfloor systems and digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain IIoT solutions using Ignition
• Enable real-time industrial connectivity and UNS integration across manufacturing systems
• Collaborate with OT stakeholders and production teams to connect machines and systems using MQTT, OPC UA, and Ignition
• Configure and maintain containerized workloads and APIs
• Support system setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to cloud-based integrations and data pipelines
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with the Ignition platform, including Perspective (SCADA design)
• Solid understanding of IIoT architectures and industrial data flows
• Experience with MQTT and OPC UA for industrial connectivity
• Knowledge of Unified Namespace (UNS) principles
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with APIs, container technologies, and CI/CD pipelines
• General understanding of IP networking

Desirable:

• Experience working in OT / manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Ignition modules (MQTT Transmission, Gateway, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud platforms and data platforms (e.g., Databricks)
• Understanding of production processes and industrial workflows
• Previous experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Personal skills:

• A self-driven and service-oriented engineer
• Comfortable working across IT and OT domains
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and documentation

What`s in it for you?

• Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days
• Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
• Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
• Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up. We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days & short Fridays
• Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
• Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
• Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia’s leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global-scale projects.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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