Integration Architect – Unified Data Platform (UDP)

Integration Architect – Unified Data Platform (UDP)Location: Dubai, UAE | Travel: Regional travel as requiredSeniority: Senior / Principal Integration ArchitectRole OverviewWe are looking for a Senior/Principal Integration Architect to lead the integration architecture for a Unified Data Platform (UDP) within a healthcare environment. The role will own the middleware architecture, interface design, API integration, and interoperability across EHR/HIS, LIS, RIS/PACS, pharmacy, claims, and regional/national Health Information Exchange (HIE) platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign the end-to-end integration and middleware architecture, including ESB, interface engine, iPaaS, orchestration, routing, transformation, queuing, retry, and error handling.Define integration requirements, interface specifications, data mappings, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).Design and implement healthcare integrations using HL7 v2/v3, FHIR R4, DICOM, and IHE profiles such as PIX/PDQ and XDS.b.Integrate with regional/national HIE platforms such as Malaffi, Riayati, or comparable HIEs.Design REST/SOAP APIs and API gateway policies, including authentication, authorization, versioning, and throttling.Establish integration monitoring, alerting, observability, and interface-health dashboards.Ensure secure data exchange using OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, and encryption in transit.Partner with Solution Architects, Data Engineering, Business Analysts, and technical delivery teams to ensure successful integration delivery and testing.Support interoperability/conformance testing and production go-live activities.Required Experience & SkillsBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.10–14 years of IT experience, with 5+ years as an Integration Architect in healthcare/health IT.Strong hands-on expertise in HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and IHE standards.Experience with integration platforms such as Mirth/NextGen Connect, InterSystems IRIS/Ensemble, Rhapsody, MuleSoft, Azure, or AWS integration services.Strong API architecture and API management experience.Knowledge of DDA guidelines and UAE healthcare data privacy requirements.Experience with healthcare HIE integrations is strongly preferred.English fluency is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.UAE market availability preferred.Preferred CertificationsHL7/FHIR certification, TOGAF, or cloud integration certification.Key Success MeasuresSuccessful and stable interface go-livesHIE/standards conformance and testing successHigh-quality interface documentationTimely delivery against program milestonesStrong stakeholder satisfaction