Smart City Application Architect

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:

• Respect
• Frankness
• 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 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.

Qualifications

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.
• Understanding of user journey mapping and human-centered design principles.

Additional Information

Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation

Level: Mid Senior level

Industry: Smart Cities / Digital Transformation / Urban Innovation