Vacancy: IoT Backend Engineer

Build the energy platform of tomorrow

At Lyv, we have one foot in the scale-up world and the other firmly planted in the reality of the Dutch energy infrastructure. Our Energy Management System connects batteries, EV chargers, solar installations, and grid connections — in real time, and at a scale that keeps growing.

For this mission, we’re looking for an IoT Backend Engineer who feels at home where edge devices meet the cloud.

Someone who enjoys building async Python services that control thousands of assets, who likes puzzling with time-series data, and who isn’t afraid to move across the full stack — from Modbus to Kubernetes.

You’ll work directly on systems that make a real impact on the stability and sustainability of the Dutch power grid.

No throwaway prototype, but production software running at major customers through Van Dorp.

Sounds like your next step? Check out the vacancy below and apply through the form — we look forward to reading your message.

Your role

We are hiring a Backend Engineer who works across the full data path, from edge devices to cloud platforms. You will build systems that ingest, process, and act on real-time energy data. You will work on reliable device communication, high-throughput pipelines, and low-latency control loops.

Your responsibilities

Design and build async Python services for real-time data ingestion and control
Integrate edge devices using protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, and OCPP
Build resilient pipelines that handle high-frequency telemetry and command flows
Model and optimize time-series storage using PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
Implement streaming and event-driven architectures for real-time decision making
Design APIs for dashboards, operators, and external systems
Ensure low latency between data ingestion and control actions
Deploy and operate services using Docker and Kubernetes
Set up CI/CD pipelines to support fast and safe releases
Monitor, trace, and debug distributed systems in production
Work closely with energy engineers to translate grid constraints and market logic into backend
systems

Your profile

4+ years of backend engineering experience
Strong Python skills with async programming and concurrency
Experience building IoT or edge-to-cloud systems
Solid experience with time-series data and database design
Experience with PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
Familiar with message brokers and event-driven systems
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production
Strong focus on reliability, performance, and observability
Able to design systems that operate under real-world constraints

Nice to have

Experience in energy systems such as EMS, batteries, EV charging, or solar
Hands-on experience with MQTT, Modbus, or OCPP
Knowledge of forecasting, optimization, or energy markets
Experience with stream processing frameworks
Understanding of cybersecurity for distributed and critical systems

Additional requirements

Fluent in English and preferably Dutch
Authorized to work in the Netherlands.
Available to work at the office at least 2 days per week

Apply

Ready to build the energy platform of tomorrow?