Company Description

Tech for People Unlocks the Future

At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us.
With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference.

Devoteam Culture & Values:
True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.

Culture:

Fair and courageous
Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.

Ambition and results
Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.

Learning and innovating
Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.

Caring and sharing
A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration.
At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers, 

Values:

1. Respect
2. Frankness
3. Passion

Knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further.

To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com
 

Job Description

Summary Introduction:

We are looking for a Smart City Technology Architect to lead the design and implementation of the underlying technology infrastructure required for smart city systems. This includes orchestrating the integration of IoT, connectivity, edge/cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure in alignment with smart city goals. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across multiple domains and will work closely with strategy, application, and solution teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready urban technology solutions.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Develop the end-to-end technology architecture for smart city platforms and systems including IoT, connectivity, compute, storage, and security components.

Design integration frameworks for various sensors, devices, platforms, and applications across city services.

Ensure architectural compliance with national and international standards (e.g., ISO 30182, ITU Y.4200 series).

Work with telecom providers and vendors to design network and connectivity solutions (e.g., 5G, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT) suited for urban environments.

Support edge computing strategies and cloud-native architecture for real-time and scalable urban data processing.

Oversee cybersecurity and resilience architecture including identity management, secure data exchange, and threat detection.

Collaborate with urban planners, solution architects, and developers to ensure alignment between technical infrastructure and business use cases.

Lead technology selection and vendor assessments for infrastructure components in smart city projects.

Document technical architecture blueprints, infrastructure models, and integration patterns.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in technology architecture, ICT, or infrastructure design.

At least 5 years of experience with smart city infrastructure, IoT platforms, or connected urban systems.

Proven experience in designing and implementing technology solutions in large-scale urban or mission-critical environments.

Strong knowledge of IoT, cloud computing, edge computing, cybersecurity, and data center technologies.

Proficiency in network architecture (LAN/WAN, 5G, LPWAN), IT/OT convergence, and interoperability frameworks.

Familiarity with middleware, messaging protocols (MQTT, AMQP), and API gateways.

Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent documentation and technical communication abilities.

Bilingual (English and Arabic) is highly desirable.

Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP), or architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

Experience with smart poles, command and control centers, and integrated urban mobility infrastructure.

Familiarity with digital twin platforms, city data platforms, and ESG/sustainability-aligned digital infrastructure.

Additional Information

Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation 

Level: Mid Senior Level

Industry: Smart Cities / Digital Infrastructure / Urban Innovation