Senior Technical and Business Consultant

Datamatics Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies is seeking a Senior Technical & Business Consultant to lead FHIR/NPHIES initiatives in Riyadh on a 4-month fixed-term onsite contract. The role blends business acumen with deep healthcare tech expertise to enable interoperability across HIE/HIS, payer-provider platforms, and digital health modernization.

The candidate should have 8–10 years in HealthTech, fluent English and mandatory Arabic, and a strong background in SQL, HL7, and various software architectures.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc Degree in Software Engineering, MIS, or Computer Science.
• Total experience: 8–10 years with 5+ years in HealthTech.
• Healthcare IT: experience in HIE, HIS, payer-provider platforms.
• Interoperability Standards: strong understanding of FHIR and HL7.
• Tech stack: software development (.NET, Java); SQL; system integration.
• Domain: Revenue Cycle & Payors; knowledge of NPHIES is advantageous.
• Project & Business Analysis: requirements gathering and delivery oversight.
• Languages: Fluent English; Arabic mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Domain Expertise & Advisory: guide on FHIR/HL7 and interoperability.
• Client Engagement & Needs Assessment: understand goals and technical needs.
• Solution Architecture & Integration: design architectures for FHIR/NPHIES.
• Process Optimization: streamline operations and optimize data exchange.
• Technology Enablement: recommend cloud, APIs, and microservices.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: coordinate with analysts, developers, QA, and delivery.
• Subject Matter Expertise: act as SME for NPHIES initiatives and training.
• Documentation: support workshops and knowledge transfer.

Skills

FHIR

HL7

Interoperability

SQL

.NET/Java

NPHIES

Revenue Cycle

Payors

HIE/HIS

Cloud/microservices

Education

BSc. in Software Engineering / MIS / CS

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a key consultant role to support a Health Information Exchange (HIE) project in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Description: Senior Technical & Business Consultant – FHIR, NPHIES & HIE

Position Title: Senior Technical & Business Consultant – FHIR & NPHIES
Contract Duration: 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Onsite, KSA) (Possibility of contract extension through end of 2027)
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
Required Experience: 8–10 Years (Minimum 5 years in HealthTech)
Language Requirements: English (Fluent) & Arabic (Mandatory)

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 & Payors is required.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Expertise & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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.