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Smart City Application Architect

Devoteam
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Senior
2 weeks ago
MicroservicesRESTful APIsContainerizationDockerKubernetesDevOps
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Job Description Summary

  • We are looking for a Smart City Application Architect to lead the design and development of digital applications that enable smart city services.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience architecting enterprise and citizen facing applications across multiple platforms and urban service domains.
  • This role requires technical depth, strong integration capabilities, and an understanding of how to translate business needs into flexible, scalable digital applications aligned with the city's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design application architecture for smart city services including mobility, utilities, public safety, environment, and citizen engagement.
  • Define architectural patterns and development standards for scalable, interoperable, and secure smart city applications.
  • Collaborate with solution architects, developers, UX designers, and data teams to deliver integrated, citizen centric digital solutions.
  • Ensure seamless integration with smart city platforms, IoT systems, and third party APIs.
  • Lead application modernization, microservices adoption, and containerization for legacy urban applications where required.
  • Contribute to the development of service blueprints and digital experience flows.
  • Support development teams by reviewing designs, conducting technical assessments, and troubleshooting integration challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and accessibility standards.
  • Document and maintain architectural deliverables such as solution diagrams, API specifications, and system interfaces.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 8+ years in software development and application architecture.
  • At least 3 years of experience designing or delivering smart city or large scale public sector applications.
  • Proven experience in building modular, API driven, and cloud native application architectures.
  • Proficiency in microservices, RESTful APIs, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of common smart city and open standards (e.g., OASC, NGSI, FIWARE, ISO 37120).
  • Experience with mobile and web technologies, platform integration, and UX design alignment.
  • Ability to work with cross functional technical and business teams.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Bilingual (Arabic and English) is highly desirable.
  • Certification in application architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud architecture certifications).
  • Experience in smart mobility, digital twins, or e government service platforms.

Additional Information

  • Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation
  • Level: Mid Senior level
  • Industry: Smart Cities / Digital Transformation / Urban Innovation

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