Sr Edge Application Developer

Job Description: As a Principal Technical Expert at Schneider Electric, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing IoT solutions across our global infrastructure, with a primary focus on Edge software. This position requires a blend of strategic architectural design and practical hands-on ability to implement and manage, and optimize edge-based software solutions, ensuring efficient data processing for a large-scale edge gateways and devices (100s of thousands) deployed in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance Edge computing solutions for IoT applications.
• Lead the design and implementation of asynchronous task processing using Python (asyncio, Twistd, Tornado, etc.) for efficient data handling and device communication.
• Develop and optimize IoT data pipelines, integrating sensors, edge devices, and cloud-based platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define edge computing strategies, system architectures, and best practices.
• Work on device-to-cloud communication using MQTT, WebSockets, or other messaging protocols.
• Ensure software is secure, reliable, and optimized for resource-constrained edge environments.
• Design and optimize Linux-based networking for edge devices, including network configuration, VPNs, firewalls, and traffic shaping.
• Implement and manage Linux process management, including systemd services, resource allocation, and performance tuning for IoT applications.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and provide technical leadership in edge software development.
• Stay updated with emerging IoT, edge computing, and Linux networking technologies.

Requirements:

Technical

• 7 10 years of overall experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Python development.
• Expertise in Python, with experience in asynchronous programming, task processing frameworks, Web frameworks (e.g., asyncio, Twistd, FastAPI, Flask).
• Strong knowledge of Linux networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls (iptables/nftables), VPNs, and network security.
• Experience in Linux process management, including systemd, resource limits (cgroups), and performance tuning.
• Good Understanding of IoT architectures, protocols (MQTT, HTTP/REST), and edge computing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Proficiency and Experience with Git or any other VCS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead complex technical projects.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Rust, C++, or Golang for performance-critical edge applications.
• Prior experience of working in IoT.
• Understanding of BACnet/Modbus protocols.
• Familiarity with cloud IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT) and their integration with edge devices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain and present technical concepts to a diverse set of audiences.
• Comfortable working directly with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and thrive in a cross-functional environment
• A guardian against technical debt, ensuring our legacy remains pristine.
• Willingness to work outside documented job description. Has a whatever is needed attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Working experience on designing robust, scalable & maintainable asynchronous python applications.
• Prior experience in building cloud connected Edge IoT solutions
• Prior experience in the energy sector or industrial automation is advantageous.