Senior Principal Engineer - Java / React.js

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Principal Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Principal Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced healthcare solutions, with a strong focus on EMR systems (especially Oracle Cerner or equivalent), full-stack application development, IoT integration, and interoperability with SAP.

This role demands deep technical expertise, healthcare domain knowledge (preferably within the UAE), and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, secure, and compliant digital health solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and implement robust EMR solutions, leveraging platforms like Oracle Cerner, Epic, or other leading EMRs.
• Lead the development of full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and microservices architecture.
• Design scalable APIs and backend services optimized for performance, reliability, and security.
• Integrate EMR platforms with SAP systems (SAP ERP, SAP HCM, etc.) for seamless data flow between clinical and enterprise systems.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare interoperability standards like HL7, FHIR, and IHE profiles.
• Leverage IoT devices and technologies for real-time patient monitoring, diagnostics, and decision support.
• Develop solutions that support smart medical devices, wearables, and remote patient management systems.
• Work closely with clinicians, business analysts, and system architects to gather and translate healthcare requirements into technical specifications.
• Act as the technical bridge between clinical workflows and software engineering teams.
• Ensure all solutions are compliant with UAE healthcare regulations including DHA, HAAD, and MOHAP guidelines.
• Adhere to global and local data privacy and security standards (HIPAA, GDPR where applicable).
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability using cloud infrastructure (OCI, AWS, Azure).
• Establish and drive best practices in DevOps, including CI / CD pipelines, unit testing, automation, and code reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in Healthcare IT, IoT, and software Qualifications & Skills : Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related :
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and healthcare IT.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing EMR systems, preferably Oracle Cerner.
• Experience working on UAE-based healthcare projects with a strong understanding of local regulations and clinical Skills :
• Languages & Frameworks : Java, Spring Boot, React.js, Node.js (optional)
• Microservices, RESTful APIs, Event-driven architectures
• Oracle Cerner, Epic, Allscripts (at least one is mandatory)
• HL7, FHIR, IHE, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED
• AWS, OCI, Azure, Docker, Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes, CI / CD
• MQTT, BLE, Medical IoT frameworks and protocols
• SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

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