Senior Data Scientist (Databricks Specialist)
Location: Sandton (Remote/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent
Equity: Employment Equity role
A leading organisation in the healthcare sector is looking to appoint a highly senior Data Scientist with deep Databricks expertise to join their growing Data Science and Analytics function.
This is a specialist, senior technical role and will suit someone who is hands-on, highly experienced, and comfortable working on complex, enterprise-scale data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and optimise advanced data science solutions using Databricks
Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and machine learning models
Work with large, complex datasets across cloud-based platforms
Collaborate closely with business, analytics and engineering stakeholders
Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less senior team members where required
Ensure best practices around data governance, performance and security
Key Requirements
Extensive senior-level experience as a Data Scientist (this is not a mid-level role)
Strong, hands-on Databricks experience (non-negotiable)
Advanced Python and SQL skills
Experience working with big data, cloud platforms and distributed computing
Proven experience delivering production-ready data science solutions
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Additional Information
The role is based in Sandton, however the team currently works remotely
South African candidates may work remotely if based in another region
Salary is negotiable and aligned to seniority and technical depth
Looking to appoint in June / July, but early applications are encouraged