Sopra Steria is one of the largest players in the tech industry in Europe, known for its consulting, digital services and software development. We operate in nearly 30 countries in the world, hiring more than 55,000 employees.
The Polish branch, as the Global Delivery Center, operates in Katowice since 2007 and has been growing ever since. Currently, our team consists of around 1,000 specialists.
Within the Digital Platform Services department, our teams specialize in areas such as cloud, operating systems, virtualization, databases, backup or storage, as well as networking and security. We also have 1st line support consultants who speak French and English, but also Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
The Application Services department is responsible for areas such as software development, data engineering, testing services, CRM, ITSM and ERP platform integrations, as well as application management for customers in Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.
We are looking for an Associate Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of IoT and embedded systems projects. This role involves participating in the development, maintenance, testing, and configuration of technology solutions while adhering to established quality and security standards.
Responsibilities
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software and IoT/IT system components.
• Support the configuration, installation, and maintenance of systems, software, hardware, and network infrastructure.
• Support cybersecurity analysis activities and incident resolution.
• Prepare, execute, and document software tests, including unit tests.
• Support activities related to system protection and reliability.
• Participate in system monitoring and production deployment preparations.
• Train users and provide technical support to customers and end users.
• Attend project, internal, and customer meetings.
• Escalate issues, risks, and unexpected situations to supervisors.
• Apply and adhere to established quality, security, and organizational standards and processes.
• Complete assigned tasks in line with agreed schedules, priorities, and procedures.
• Manage assigned tasks and keep supervisors informed of progress.
• Identify customer needs and communicate them to supervisors.
• Support the development of solution prototypes when required by the project.
• Suggest technical improvements and solutions to support project delivery.
• Understand project objectives as well as customer business needs.
• Participate in training related to the organization's methodologies, processes, and standards.
• Present completed assignments, experience, and competencies as part of project and team activities.
Must Have Qualifications
• Student status in Computer Science or a related field.
• Good knowledge of C++, Python, or C#.
• Experience working with Linux environments (Ubuntu/Debian) on embedded platforms.
• Ability to containerize applications using Docker (IoT Edge).
• Knowledge of hardware platforms such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, ESP32, or STM32.
• Experience with data serialization using JSON or Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
• Ability to buffer telemetry data in the event of network connectivity loss.
• Understanding of IoT device constraints, particularly regarding RAM, power consumption, and wireless bandwidth limitations.
• English proficiency sufficient to work with technical documentation and protocol specifications.
Nice to Have Qualifications
• Knowledge of time-series databases such as InfluxDB or SQLite.
• Understanding of wireless networking technologies such as Wi‑Fi, GSM/LTE, and LoRa.
• Knowledge of UART, SPI, and I2C communication interfaces.
• Understanding of UDP and TCP/IP protocols.
• Practical knowledge of MQTT, MAVLink, AMQP, and WebSocket protocols.
What we offer:
• BENEFITS (Flex): Luxmed per request, Worksmile, internal trainings, Tech Lunches
The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)
Salary range: 34 zł/h
All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during 1st stage of recruitment process.
At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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