Smart City Application Architect📣 Job Ad

About Devoteam and the Role

Devoteam is seeking a Smart City Application Architect to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading the design and development of digital applications that enable smart city services, contributing to urban innovation within the region.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in architecting enterprise and citizen-facing applications across diverse platforms and urban service domains. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong integration capabilities, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into flexible, scalable digital applications that align with strategic city 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 and Experience

• Minimum of 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.
• Certification in application architecture (*, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud architecture certifications).
• Experience in smart mobility, digital twins, or e-government service platforms.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in microservices, RESTful APIs, containerization (*, Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of common smart city and open standards (*, OASC, NGSI, FIWARE, ISO 37120).
• Experience with mobile and web technologies, platform integration, and UX design alignment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of user journey mapping and human-centered design principles.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant smart city initiatives within a dynamic environment.