Software Engineer Specialist (App & Cloud)
Role Summary
The Specialist Software Engineer (App & Cloud) is a senior technical expert responsible for the end-to-end design and development of cross-platform mobile applications and Azure-based cloud services supporting our IoT-connected HVAC products.
This role will lead architecture and implementation across mobile app, APIs, and cloud components, ensuring a seamless and reliable user experience from device onboarding to remote control, monitoring, and firmware update flows. The Specialist will act as a key technical leader, working closely with embedded, system, QA, and product teams, and mentoring other engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cross-platform mobile applications (e.g. Flutter / React Native / .NET MAUI) for iOS and Android.
Own critical app features such as:
Device onboarding (BLE/Wi-Fi provisioning)
Remote control and monitoring of HVAC units
Energy usage visualization and notifications
Firmware update and maintenance flows
Design and implement Azure cloud services and components, such as:
Azure App Service / Functions / Container Apps
Azure IoT Hub / Event Hub / Service Bus
Data storage (Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, SQL, etc.)
Define and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints for mobile apps and partner integrations.
Ensure reliable end-to-end communication between mobile apps, cloud platforms, and IoT devices (MQTT, WebSocket, etc.).
Drive code quality : coding standards, code review, automated unit/UI tests, and CI/CD pipelines for both app and cloud components.
Monitor and improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of cloud services (logging, metrics, alerting, autoscaling, cost optimization).
Collaborate with embedded firmware teams to define data models, API contracts, and device behaviors for connected features.
Work closely with UX/UI designers and product owners to turn requirements into user-friendly and robust app experiences.
Support production incidents and field issues , performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
Apply security and privacy best practices (authentication/authorization, secure storage, encryption, protection of user and device data).
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in app and cloud technologies, design patterns, and best practices.
Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuously evaluate new frameworks, tools, and Azure services suitable for our platform.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
Typically 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with solid experience in:
Mobile app development, and
Cloud-based backend development.
Strong hands-on experience with at least one cross-platform mobile framework (e.g. Flutter, React Native, or .NET MAUI).
Solid proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g. Dart, TypeScript/JavaScript, C#, or similar ).
Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating mobile apps with cloud backends.
Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services in production (e.g. App Service, Functions, IoT Hub, Cosmos DB, Storage, Key Vault, API Management).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) for app and backend deployment.
Familiarity with secure authentication/authorization (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, Azure AD B2C, etc.).
Experience working in an agile / Scrum environment with version control (Git) and modern development workflows.
Good written and spoken English for collaboration with global teams and documentation.
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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