Solutions Architect

Cigna; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a highly skilled Technology Solutions Architect to join their team in Dubai. This role focuses on regulatory compliance and architecture, requiring expertise in designing secure and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in technical architecture, particularly in regulated industries, and a strong understanding of UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in technical architecture in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of UAE-specific regulations.
• Relevant certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for regulatory compliance initiatives in UAE.
• Design and implement scalable enterprise-level architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with regulatory standards.

Skills

Technical Architecture

Data Privacy

Compliance Requirements

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Solutions Architect to join our team at Cigna International Health in Dubai, UAE. This role primarily focuses on leading and advising on architecture across all applications related to regulatory and compliance initiatives within the UAE. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization meets all regulatory requirements at all times while fostering innovative solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will also be involved in supporting other architecture initiatives linked to digital and technology transformation within the region.

Responsibilities

1. Architecture and Design:
2. Act as the technology subject matter expert for regulatory change projects, including data residency, privacy, and compliance requirements in the UAE.
3. Design, develop, and implement robust architectural solutions that align with local regulatory frameworks, utilizing frameworks such as .NET for back-end and React for front-end solutions.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and IT teams, to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
5. Analyze regulatory policies and changes, providing architectural recommendations to address gaps or impacts on existing systems.
6. Develop data residency strategies and oversee the deployment of data-compliant solutions across cloud and on-premise platforms.
7. Identify architectural risks and provide mitigation strategies, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
8. Architect cloud-based, highly scalable, extensible, loosely coupled, and secure micro-services using RESTful/GraphQL APIs, with API gateways for management and control.
9. Implement OIDC (OAuth) and SAML authentication and authorization protocols.
10. Maintain technical documentation and communicate architectural decisions effectively to stakeholders.
11. Support the integration of emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with UAE-specific regulations while driving innovation.
12. Guide and mentor technical teams in adopting best practices in architecture and design.
13. Contribute to IH Tech's multi-year transformation journey with a strategic and cost-effective mindset.
14. Work with cross-functional teams, including CX/UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product owners, to promote consistency and reuse across projects.
15. Collaborate with the IH Architect community and senior stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise architecture strategies.
16. Participate in agile transformation initiatives, emphasizing SAFe methodology.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Proven 10 years of experience in technical architecture, preferably in highly regulated industries such as finance or healthcare.
3. Strong understanding of UAE-specific regulations related to data privacy, residency, and compliance.
4. Experience managing regulatory-driven projects and ensuring architectural alignment.
5. Expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable enterprise architectures.
6. Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and hybrid models.
7. Strong analytical skills to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
9. Relevant certifications like TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are advantageous.