IoT / Edge Software Engineer

NTT DATA is a leading business and technology services provider, and they are seeking an IoT / Edge Software Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining edge software components for IoT gateways, ensuring secure and reliable integration between devices and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain edge software modules for IoT gateways, supporting BLE dosimeter communication, device management, and secure data transmission
• Implement and optimize AWS Greengrass components for deployment on Linux-based gateway hardware
• Develop and maintain secure device authentication, data encryption, and remote firmware update capabilities
• Integrate edge software with AWS IoT Core, MQTT messaging, and cloud services
• Support real-time and batch data ingestion workflows, including handling of disconnected operations and automated re-synchronization
• Collaborate with backend, security, and DevSecOps teams to ensure compliance with DoD IL4, FedRAMP, and RMF requirements
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance edge software performance, reliability, and security
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for edge software components, deployment procedures, and operational workflows
• Participate in code reviews, security assessments, and compliance audits as required by contract and SOW
• Provide technical support for field deployment, user acceptance testing, and ongoing operations of edge solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
• Minimum 3 years of experience with software engineering
• Minimum 1 year of experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting
• Experience developing backend services and APIs for cloud-based, IoT-enabled, or regulated federal systems
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages used for backend and API development
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Greengrass, and secure data integration in DoD environments
• Experience implementing RBAC, organizational hierarchy, and secure authentication/authorization mechanisms
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, privacy, and RMF requirements for IL4/IL5 systems
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce technical specifications and API documentation
• Experience supporting data migration, legacy system integration, and operational troubleshooting in large-scale enterprise environments