IoT Automation Specialist

Datamatics Technologies; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies seeks an experienced IoT Automation Specialist to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade IoT and automation solutions across devices, gateways, and cloud platforms. You will lead end-to-end delivery, ensuring security, scalability, and reliable operations.

You will collaborate with IT, OT, and business teams, mentor junior engineers, and define architecture standards, deployment procedures, and governance for complex IoT ecosystems in a dynamic UAE environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in IoT/automation roles.
• Based in UAE; eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage IoT and automation solutions by integrating devices, sensors, gateways and enterprise platforms.
• Lead the deployment and implementation of IoT systems including device onboarding, configuration, network integration and data collection.
• Develop and optimize automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and streamline business processes.
• Monitor and maintain IoT environments to ensure performance, availability, reliability and security.
• Troubleshoot complex IoT device connectivity and system integration issues while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop custom automation applications and scripts using Python, JavaScript, C, C++ or related technologies.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, operations and business teams to align solutions with organizational objectives.
• Implement IoT security best practices including secure communication, authentication, encryption and device management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and organizational governance requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including solution architectures, automation workflows, deployment procedures and configuration guides.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance across IoT and automation projects.

Skills

IoT architecture

IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, Modbus, OPC

Cloud IoT platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Automation tools (Node-RED, Ansible, H

Programming languages (Python, Java, C

Edge computing & real-time processing

IoT security

IIoT & OT/IT integration

Enterprise IoT architecture design

Leadership & collaboration

Documentation & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IoT Automation Specialist to design implement and manage enterprise-grade IoT and automation solutions The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in IoT architecture automation frameworks cloud IoT platforms industrial systems and cybersecurity while leading the successful delivery of enterprise automation initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Candidates currently based in the UAE are required. Any nationality is acceptable, provided they are legally eligible to work in the UAE as per applicable regulations/restrictions.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full time
• Experience Required: 10+ Years
• Work Location: UAE
• Working Mode: Onsite
• Duration: 1 Year
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and manage IoT and automation solutions by integrating devices sensors gateways and enterprise platforms
• Lead the deployment and implementation of IoT systems including device onboarding configuration network integration and data collection
• Develop and optimize automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and streamline business processes
• Monitor and maintain IoT environments to ensure performance availability reliability and security
• Troubleshoot complex IoT device connectivity and system integration issues while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Develop custom automation applications and scripts using Python JavaScript C C or related technologies
• Collaborate with IT engineering operations and business teams to align solutions with organizational objectives
• Implement IoT security best practices including secure communication authentication encryption and device management
• Ensure compliance with industry standards regulations and organizational governance requirements
• Create and maintain technical documentation including solution architectures automation workflows deployment procedures and configuration guides
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance across IoT and automation projects

Must-Have Skills

• Extensive experience in IoT architecture including device integration and network protocols such as MQTT CoAP Modbus and OPC UA
• Hands-on experience with cloud IoT platforms such as AWS IoT Microsoft Azure IoT Hub or Google Cloud IoT
• Strong expertise in automation tools and frameworks including Node-RED Home Assistant Ansible or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Python JavaScript C C or other relevant programming languages for IoT and automation development
• Strong understanding of edge computing real-time data processing M2M communication and IoT analytics
• Experience implementing IoT cybersecurity practices including encryption authentication secure device provisioning and vulnerability management
• Hands-on experience in Industrial IoT IIoT environments involving PLCs SCADA systems and OT IT integration
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable enterprise IoT and automation architectures
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex distributed systems
• Proven experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication stakeholder management leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Docker Kubernetes or other containerization technologies
• Knowledge of AI ML use cases within IoT ecosystems
• Experience with IoT data lakes streaming platforms and advanced analytics solutions
• Relevant certifications in AWS Azure IoT cybersecurity or industrial automation
• Familiarity with DevOps CI CD and Infrastructure as Code IaC practices
• Experience in smart buildings smart cities manufacturing utilities energy or industrial automation environments