Senior Technical and Business Consultant

Datamatics Technologies; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies is seeking a Technical Consultant in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia to serve as a strategic advisor and technical expert for NPHIES initiatives. You will guide interoperability, data exchange, and Revenue Cycle processes while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong business acumen, Arabic and English fluency, and a deep knowledge of healthcare IT standards, HL7, and FHIR.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc in Software Engineering, MIS, or Computer Science.
• Total & Industry Experience: 8–10 years with solid SQL, HL7, and healthcare background; minimum 5 years in Health Tech.
• Healthcare IT: experience in HIE, HIS, payer-provider platforms.
• Interoperability Standards: strong understanding of FHIR and HL7.
• Technical Stack & Architecture: experience with .NET, Java, backend/frontend, and SQL; solution architecture and system integration.
• Domain knowledge: Revenue Cycle & Payors; familiarity with NPHIES platform is a plus.
• English fluency; Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Domain Expertise & Advisory: provide guidance on FHIR, HL7, and interoperability; align NPHIES requirements with systems.
• Client Engagement: assess strategic goals, gather technical requirements, and perform gap analysis.
• Solution Architecture: review architectures for FHIR-based data exchange and NPHIES compliance.
• Process Optimization: identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: work with BAs, developers, QA, and delivery for rollout.
• Subject Matter Expertise: train and support internal and client teams on NPHIES initiatives.

Skills

FHIR standards

HL7

SQL

DotNet/Java

Interoperability

Revenue Cycle

Client communication

Education

BSc in Software Engineering, MIS, or Computer Science

Job description

Role Overview

The Technical Consultant will serve as a strategic advisor and technical expert supporting the client s initiatives within the NPHIES ecosystem This role demands a deep understanding of healthcare interoperability standards particularly FHIR Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources and the broader Saudi healthcare landscape including payer-provider systems financial health services and digital transformation goals The consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams technical business and delivery to ensure successful implementation integration and optimization of healthcare solutions aligned with NPHIES standards and regulatory frameworks The role requires a unique blend of strong business acumen and solid technical expertise The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of activities including validating the business requirements of new releases reviewing technical architecture and data structures and overseeing the alignment of technical and business operations within the system knowledge in Revenue Cycle amp Payors is required

Key Responsibilities

• Domain Expertise amp Advisory Provide expert guidance on FHIR standards HL7 protocols and healthcare interoperability Advise on best practices for integrating NPHIES requirements into existing healthcare systems Stay current with regulatory updates and digital health trends in Saudi Arabia
• Client Engagement amp Needs Assessment Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand strategic goals operational challenges and technical requirements Conduct gap analysis and recommend tailored solutions for interoperability data exchange and financial workflows
• Solution Architecture amp Integration Design and review system architectures that support FHIR-based data exchange and NPHIES compliance Recommend integration strategies for HIS HIE payer systems and provider platforms
• Process Optimization Identify opportunities to streamline healthcare operations reduce costs and improve data accuracy and accessibility Support automation and digitalization of financial health services with a focus on Revenue Cycle amp Payors Technology Enablement Recommend tools platforms and technologies that support scalable and secure healthcare data management Support adoption of cloud-based solutions APIs and microservices architectures
• Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Business Analysts Developers QA and Delivery teams to ensure functional alignment and successful rollout Participate in solution reviews testing and validation of new functionalities and release software updates
• Subject Matter Expertise Act as a trusted SME for NPHIES-related initiatives providing insights and training to internal and client teams Support documentation workshops and knowledge transfer sessions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: BSc. Degree in Software Engineering, MIS, or Computer Science.
• Total & Industry Experience: 8 10 years experienced, with solid technical background in SQL, HL7, and healthcare. Minimum 5 years experience in Health Tech industry.
• Healthcare IT: Proven experience in healthcare IT systems (HIE, HIS, payer-provider platforms).
• Interoperability Standards: Strong understanding of FHIR, HL7, and healthcare interoperability frameworks.
• Technical Stack & Architecture: Strong background in software development (.NET, Java, backend/frontend technologies) and SQL. Experience with solution architecture, system integration, and enterprise platforms.
• Domain knowledge: Requires knowledge in Revenue Cycle & Payors. Familiarity with NPHIES platform, standards, and operational models is a significant advantage.
• Project & Business Analysis: Solid experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, documentation, project management, and delivery oversight capabilities.
• Client Skills & Languages: Excellent client-facing and stakeholder communication skills. Fluency in English; Arabic is mandatory.