About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET IoT & Systems Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing and developing backend systems for real-time data acquisition, industrial device integration, and high-performance processing within PumpTest and IIoT platforms.
Description
You will build backend systems connecting industrial hardware with cloud platforms, develop multithreaded applications, integrate industrial protocols, and enable real-time data streaming.
Tech Stack
Backend: C# (.NET 8), Multithreading, Linux
Protocols: LXI, SCPI, Modbus, Serial
Data: Kafka, Avro
API: REST, SignalR, WebSockets
Infra: Docker, PostgreSQL, EF Core
Security: OAuth2, JWT
Key Responsibilities
- Develop backend applications in .NET
- Implement multithreaded systems
- Integrate industrial protocols
- Develop APIs and streaming systems
- Work with Kafka and PostgreSQL
- Ensure security and testing
Requirements
Systems Programming: Expert C# (.NET 8), Multithreading, Memory Management, and Cross-Platform .NET on Linux (systemd, Deployment).
Hardware & IoT
Industrial Protocols: Expert in LXI, SCPI, Modbus, and Serial Communication. Experience with Byte-level processing and Data Acquisition (DAQ).
Data & Mes-saging
High-Throughput Streams: Advanced Kafka (Confluent Client), Avro (Schema-based Seriali-zation), and Real-time Data Acquisition.
API & Con-nectivity
Hybrid Communication: RESTful Design (OpenAPI/NSwag), SignalR/WebSockets, and Real-time Config via Base64/JSON.
Infrastruc-ture
Cloud & Containers: Advanced AWS (ECS/EKS, RDS, IAM) and Kubernetes/K3s deployment strategies.
Data & Mes-saging
Distributed Systems: High-level decisions for Kafka (Partitioning, EOS), Avro compatibility, and Schema Registry.
Persistence
PostgreSQL & ORM: Advanced data modelling, partitioning, and replication; expert in .NET Persistence Frameworks (Entity Framework Core / Dapper).
Specialized Dev
Embedded-Adjacent: Expertise in device communication, hardware abstraction, and proto-col integration.
Governance
Documentation & Strategy: API Governance (REST/gRPC), technical documentation (Arc42/C4), and Stakeholder Management.
Skills Required
- Expert in C# (.NET 8) and Multithreading
- Expert in industrial protocols (LXI, SCPI, Modbus, Serial)
- Experience with Kafka and Avro
- Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks
- Proficiency in cloud services (AWS, Kubernetes)
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Retirement Support — Company pension options and profit sharing are available in Germany, alongside defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements at group level. These programs indicate structured retirement support where they apply.
KSB Company Insights
What We Do
ABOUT KSB KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems. KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio. KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 15,600 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of two billion euros. KSB WORLDWIDE With production plants, sales offices and agents in more than 100 countries, KSB is close to its customers throughout the world. Direct contact with local KSB specialists makes it easier for companies to implement their projects quickly, flexibly and at a high level of quality. KSB IN THE MEDIA www.facebook.com/KSB.Company www.twitter.com/KSBcompany www.youtube.com/user/ksbcompany https://www.instagram.com/ksbcompany/ FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: PUMPS AND VALVES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: • Pumps and valves for industrial applications • Comprehensive KSB services and original spare parts • Pumps, valves and systems for building services • Automation and drive solutions • Pumps, valves and systems for renewable energy applications • Slurry pumps for mining, suction dredgers and the oil sand industry • Pumps, valves and systems for water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for waste water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for energy applications
