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 #J-18808-Ljbffr