Solution Architect – IoT, Smart Cities & Full Stack Development

Gibraltar Technologies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a visionary Solution Architect to spearhead the design and delivery of innovative digital solutions in IoT and Smart Cities. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking, with a focus on Azure Cloud, DevOps, and full-stack development using modern technologies like React and Node.js. You'll be at the forefront of creating scalable, reliable, and secure solutions, while mentoring teams and driving innovation across the tech stack. If you're passionate about transforming urban landscapes through technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 2+ years in architecture or technical leadership.
• Proven experience in Azure Cloud architecture and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end technical solutions for IoT and Smart City initiatives.
• Lead mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms.

Skills

Azure Cloud

DevOps

IoT platforms

Full-stack development

React

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications in Azure or IoT

Tools

GitLab

Strapi

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions across IoT, Smart Cities, and Smart Parks. This role requires deep technical expertise across Azure Cloud, DevOps, IoT platforms, and full-stack development using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a hands-on problem solver, and an effective stakeholder communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end technical solutions for IoT and Smart City/Park initiatives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Define and drive the adoption of best practices in SDLC, DevOps, and cloud-native development using Azure and GitLab.
• Integrate IoT platforms like Cumulocity or similar, including managing IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M, etc.) and device management.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, system diagrams, and data flow models.
• Support the development and integration of smart infrastructure projects (e.g., environmental sensors, smart lighting, smart mobility).
• Lead mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms (e.g., with React Native).
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and industry-specific standards.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive innovation across the tech stack.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience in Azure Cloud architecture and services (IoT Hub, Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Application Gateway, Firewall, Kubernetes, Azure AD, AD B2C, Front Door, PostgreSQL, Notification Hub, Communication Services, ARM Templates etc.,).
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and pipeline automation using GitLab.
• Design and deploy CMS architectures leveraging Strapi (self-hosted and serverless), integrating content workflows into broader digital platforms.
• Solid understanding of IoT architecture, edge computing, and device-to-cloud communication.
• Hands-on experience with IoT Platforms.
• Experience in SQL and NoSQL and general database design and optimization.
• Knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M, HTTP).
• Strong grasp of the software development lifecycle (Agile, Scrum).
• Act as technical lead across SDLC stages—from concept and design through to implementation and support.
• Experience in mobile application development (React Native or similar) and deployment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Azure Solution Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer, or related.
• Background in Smart City, urban mobility, or public infrastructure technology projects.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, IoT analytics, and real-time data processing.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture, API gateway design, and microservices best practices.