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Confidential . The Solution Architect will lead the design and development of secure, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions that support the successful implementation of Smart City initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, government stakeholders, and external solution providers to ensure technical solutions are aligned with business goals, platform strategy, and urban innovation objectives. The Solution Architect plays a key role in ensuring that all solutions comply with data governance, privacy regulations, and interoperability standards. Responsibilities

Design robust cloud-native architectures for Smart City use cases using platform services and modern technologies. Translate business and functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution blueprints. Define architecture patterns for data ingestion, integration, analytics, and visualization for urban-scale applications. Provide technical leadership across the full solution lifecycle—from design through deployment. Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment and implementation fidelity. Evaluate and recommend platform services and third-party technologies that fit project needs. Prepare technical proposals and solution documents for internal and external stakeholders. Conduct solution validation and ensure targets for scalability, performance, and availability are achieved. Engage with government departments, domain experts, and vendors to integrate solutions into the broader Smart City architecture. Support technical evaluation and onboarding of partner solutions and technology providers. Mentor development teams and provide architectural guidance throughout project execution. Some travel or extended hours may be required to support project milestones and stakeholder engagements. Ensure all solutions meet compliance requirements for security, data privacy, and public sector regulations. Advocate and enforce best practices in DevSecOps, microservices design, and API-driven architectures. Maintain architecture documentation and support reuse of solution components. Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the IT industry, including at least 5 years in a solution or technical architect role. Demonstrated experience in large-scale public sector, smart city, or urban infrastructure projects. Core Competencies

Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align technical solutions with broader business and societal objectives. Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills. Clear communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working in agile, collaborative, and multi-vendor delivery environments. Proven ability to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital solutions. Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms : Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services Frontend : React, Angular, Vue Responsive design and Progressive Web Apps (PWA) DevOps : CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub; container orchestration with Docker and AKS Data Architecture : Experience with data lakes, real-time analytics, and secure data architecture Smart City Tech : Familiarity with IoT, GIS, real-time data streaming, and citizen-facing digital solutions is a strong advantage Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Information Technology, Management, and Strategy / Planning Industries : IT System Custom Software Development, IT System Design Services, and IT System Data Services Note : Referrals and job alerts may be available in Doha, Qatar.

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