IoT Automation Specialist

About the role

Datamatics Technologies is looking for an experienced IoT Automation Specialist to design, implement and manage enterprise-grade IoT and automation solutions. The role leads the delivery of enterprise automation initiatives, covering IoT architecture, automation frameworks, cloud IoT platforms, industrial systems and cybersecurity. It is a full-time, onsite position in the UAE with a duration of 1 year; candidates must be legally eligible to work in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage IoT and automation solutions by integrating devices, sensors, gateways and enterprise platforms.
• Lead deployment of IoT systems, including device onboarding, configuration, network integration and data collection.
• Develop and optimise automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain IoT environments for performance, availability, reliability and security.
• Troubleshoot device, connectivity and integration issues and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders.
• Build custom automation applications and scripts in Python, JavaScript, C/C++ or similar.
• Implement IoT security best practices and ensure compliance with standards and governance.
• Create technical documentation and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (mandatory).
• 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in IIoT environments with PLCs, SCADA systems and OT/IT integration.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Required skills

• IoT architecture and protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, Modbus and OPC UA.
• Cloud IoT platforms such as AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure IoT Hub or Google Cloud IoT.
• Automation tools such as Node-RED, Home Assistant or Ansible.
• Python, JavaScript, C/C++ or similar.
• Edge computing, real-time data processing, M2M communication and IoT analytics.
• IoT cybersecurity, including encryption, authentication and secure device provisioning.