Senior Data Scientist
Summary
Build and deploy ML models on Azure Databricks for a healthcare analytics project, using Python, SQL, and cloud pipelines to deliver predictive insights and dashboards.
Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 05/27/2026
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join a major project within the medical/healthcare sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering advanced data science solutions, analytics, and machine learning capabilities within a cloud-based environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Data Scientist with strong Azure cloud expertise, particularly within Azure Databricks, who can contribute immediately to a fast-paced and technically driven project environment.
The individual must be available to onboard within the next 2 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced data science and machine learning solutions
- Work with large, complex healthcare and medical datasets
- Build and optimize data pipelines and analytical models within Azure Databricks
- Perform data cleansing, transformation, feature engineering, and predictive analytics
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to define data-driven solutions
- Develop dashboards, reporting models, and actionable insights for business decision-making
- Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance within the medical sector environment
- Contribute to AI/ML model deployment and monitoring processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across analytics and cloud platforms
- Proven experience as a Senior Data Scientist
- Strong hands‑on expertise with Azure Databricks (essential)
- Advanced experience with:
- Python
- SQL
- Machine Learning frameworks
- Data modelling and analytics
- Experience working within Azure cloud environments
- Strong understanding of data engineering and big data concepts
- Ability to work independently within a hybrid project environment
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Experience within the healthcare or medical sector will be advantageous
Technical Skills
- Python
- SQL
Advantageous
- Power BI
- Healthcare/Medical sector exposure
- MLOps knowledge
- Strong analytical thinking
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Self-management and accountability
Additional Information
- Immediate availability preferred
- Candidates must be able to work onsite in Midrand when required
- This is a high‑impact project within the medical sector with potential extension based on project requirements