Lead Data Analyst

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Company-sponsored higher education &‑/

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an experienced Lead Data Analyst with healthcare analytics expertise to drive data-driven insights across Claims, Provider, Member, Finance, Vision and Dental domains. You will own STM documents, data governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver analysis-ready datasets across complex healthcare domains.

The role requires strong SQL, Python, and cloud data platform experience, plus collaboration with Data Engineering and Data Science

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Data Analysis, Healthcare Analytics, Data Engineering, or BI environments.
• Strong experience with healthcare datasets (Claims, Provider, Member, Vision, Dental, Financial).
• Advanced SQL expertise including optimization, profiling, validation, and reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, validation, and reporting.
• Experience creating Source-to-Target Mapping (STM) documents and business mapping artifacts.
• Understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, ETL/ELT, and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Experience with Azure cloud services; knowledge of Snowflake/BigQuery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed data analysis and profiling of healthcare datasets.
• Create and maintain Source-to-Target Mapping documents for traceability.
• Define business rules, transformation logic, data definitions, and business glossaries.
• Analyze data quality issues and drive resolution activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into analytics solutions.
• Manage data onboarding for new datasets.
• Coordinate between business users, SMEs, Data Engineering, and Data Science teams.
• Develop and validate advanced SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, reconciliation, and validation.
• Work with Azure Databricks, Spark, Python, and cloud analytics platforms.
• Validate data pipeline outputs and ensure governance, quality, and compliance.
• Document data lineage, metadata, and transformation logic.
• Support reporting, forecasting, BI, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Partner with engineering to build scalable data solutions.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Azure Databricks

Spark

Data Governance

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Delta Lake

Snowflake

BigQuery

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

AboutPosition:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Analyst with strong expertise in healthcare data analytics, source-to-target mapping, data governance, and cloud-based analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business-focused data analysis and delivering high-quality, analysis-ready datasets across complex healthcare domains including Claims, Provider, Member, Finance, Vision, and Dental data.

• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: Between 6 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Perform detailed data analysis, profiling, and assessment of complex healthcare datasets.
• Create and maintain Source-to-Target Mapping (STM) documents to ensure data traceability, consistency, and accuracy.
• Define business rules, transformation logic, data definitions, and business glossaries.
• Analyze data anomalies, trends, inconsistencies, and quality issues and drive resolution activities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Manage data onboarding and intake processes for new business datasets.
• Act as a liaison between business users, SMEs, Data Engineering teams, and Data Science teams.
• Develop and validate advanced SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, reconciliation, and validation.
• Work with large datasets using Azure Databricks, Spark, SQL, Python, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Validate and support data pipeline outputs generated by engineering teams.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, consistency, and compliance.
• Design and implement validation frameworks, reconciliations, and data quality controls.
• Document data lineage, business rules, metadata, and transformation logic.
• Support reporting, forecasting, operational analytics, business intelligence, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Partner with engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 6-10 years of experience in Data Analysis, Healthcare Analytics, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence environments.
• Strong experience working with healthcare datasets, especially Claims, Provider, Member, Vision, Dental, and Financial data.
• Advanced SQL expertise including query optimization, performance tuning, profiling, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, validation, and reporting.
• Experience creating Source-to-Target Mapping (STM) documents and business mapping artifacts.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Experience working with Azure cloud services and modern data ecosystems.
• Exposure to Snowflake, BigQuery, or other cloud-based data warehouses is preferred.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, data quality assessment, and issue resolution.
• Experience supporting Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguous requirements and drive clarity through structured analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to independently manage critical analytical initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."