Director – Healthcare Data and AI Solution Architect_Dubai

We are hiring for one of the leading organizations in the UAE specializing in healthcare and advanced technology solutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROLE IS BASED IN DUBAI!

As the Director – Healthcare Data and AI Solution Architect, you will play a key leadership role in defining and driving the company’s data and AI architecture strategy, shaping the foundation for innovation, scalability, and excellence in healthcare technology.

You will design and implement a robust, secure, and future-ready data and AI ecosystem, ensuring deep integration with enterprise-wide strategies and governance frameworks.

Reporting to the Executive Director of AI & Data, you’ll lead a team of architects and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring the company’s AI vision to life.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

• Define and maintain a comprehensive and scalable data and AI architecture aligned with enterprise-wide technology strategy.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data storage, integration, governance, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide strategic technical direction to architecture and engineering teams.
• Evaluate and enhance systems to meet evolving data and AI innovation needs.

Data & AI Solution Design

• Lead the design and development of secure, high-performance data pipelines, data lakes, and AI platforms using modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Define architecture patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and AI model deployment aligned with data governance policies.
• Develop technical specifications and blueprints that support scalable AI development.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards (HL7 FHIR, HIPAA, and related frameworks).

Technical Oversight & Collaboration

• Oversee technical aspects of AI product design, development, and deployment.
• Collaborate with data science, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions.
• Continuously assess and adopt emerging technologies that align with the long-term innovation roadmap.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of data and AI architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation.
• Drive continuous learning and skill development in the data and AI domains.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT architecture, data engineering, or software engineering, including 7+ years focused on data and AI architecture.
• Proven track record in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong expertise in data modeling, warehousing, integration, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data security, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of AI frameworks and scalable infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience with ML/DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Prior experience with healthcare or biomedical data.
• Certification in data governance or architecture (CDMP, DAMA, TOGAF).