Senior Data Scientist

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist for a major project in the medical sector. The successful candidate will deliver advanced data science solutions within a cloud-based environment, and should have strong Azure Databricks expertise.

The role demands experience in working with complex healthcare datasets, and contributions to AI/ML model deployment and monitoring processes are essential. Immediate availability and the ability to work onsite in Midrand are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced Data Scientist with strong Azure cloud expertise.
• Available to onboard within 2 weeks.
• Experience in healthcare or medical sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced data science and machine learning solutions.
• Work with large, complex healthcare and medical datasets.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data-driven solutions.

Skills

Azure Databricks

Python

SQL

Machine Learning frameworks

Data modelling and analytics

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Job description

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