Azure Healthcare Data Analyst

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Contract (Onsite, 5 days per week)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Healthcare Data Analyst with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and a deep understanding of healthcare data. The successful candidate will design, build, and optimize data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and supporting business intelligence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and other Azure services.
• Clean, transform, and model large datasets using Apache Spark, Python, and MS SQL.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and ensure compliance with data governance and security standards (including HIPAA).
• Collaborate with BI teams to design data models and deliver interactive dashboards using Power BI or Databricks.
• Optimize data flows for performance and scalability across Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Synapse environments.
• Document data sources, transformations, and processes for transparency and audit readiness.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in Azure Cloud Services (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, Synapse).
• Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark.
• Proficiency in MS SQL and experience with ETL processes.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Background in healthcare data (EHR, clinical analytics, population health) is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Previous experience with population health, EHR systems, or clinical analytics.