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Freelance Azure Data Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Azure Data Engineer

Raritan, NJ · On-site

$65 - $84.75/hr

Lead Azure Data Engineer Experience: 10-12 Years Location: New Jersey Work Arrangement: Hybrid ... Life Sciences domain experience -- Healthcare, Pharma, Med-Tech, Medical Devices, or Manufacturing ...

This Data Scientist position with the Professional Services Procurement Office will be an important ... Apache Spark, Spark SQL, Hive, HDFS, MapReduce, Azure Data Lake Cloud platforms: Amazon Web ...

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

The Data Scientist will contribute to the full lifecycle of model development, from data ... Familiarity with cloud data and ML platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Databricks. * Strong ...

... Azure Data Lake / Delta Lake are reliable, scalable, and aligned with model refresh cadence requirements. Qualifications : Required : • 8+ years in data science or applied ML roles • 3+ years in ...

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$139K - $144K/yr

AWS, Azure, and GCP Data Lake architecture. * GitHub and GitLab. * Jira, Asana, and Confluence To Apply: Submit Resume to:www.edelman.com/careers. Ref Job Title: Data Scientist $139,818.00 - $144,818 ...

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$139K - $144K/yr

AWS, Azure, and GCP Data Lake architecture. * GitHub and GitLab. * Jira, Asana, and Confluence To Apply: Submit Resume to: www.edelman.com/careers. Ref Job Title: Data Scientist $139,818.00 - $144 ...

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Familiarity with cloud data and ML platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Databricks. * Strong ... Databricks Data Scientist Associate, AWS ML Specialty, Azure Data Scientist Associate, Google ...

Azure AI Apps Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $81.75/hr

Azure Data Scientist Associate), or Databricks ML Data Scientist Certifications a plus * Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps * Prior consulting and business development experience a plus

Keylent Inc is seeking a Data Scientist to design, develop, optimize, and maintain Cloud Data ... Responsibilities : • Design, develop, optimize, and maintain Cloud Data Platform (Azure ...

Azure Data Bricks Consultant

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$52.75 - $65.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS ... Azure Data Explorer. Administration skills a plus * Azure Cloud Technologies: Azure Data Factory ...

Azure Data/Ops Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$62.75 - $81.75/hr

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud architecture. * Deep expertise in Azure services: Data ...

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

The Data Scientist will contribute to the full lifecycle of model development, from data ... Familiarity with cloud data and ML platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Databricks. * Strong ...

Azure Data Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and ADLS Gen2. * Knowledge of Apache Spark ... We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and ...

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How much do freelance azure data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance azure data scientist in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Azure Data Scientist vs Freelance Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Azure Data ScientistFreelance Data Analyst
Required SkillsAzure Machine Learning, Python, R, data modeling, cloud computingExcel, SQL, data visualization, basic statistical analysis
CertificationsAzure Data Scientist Associate, related cloud certificationsNone typically required, but certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst Associate help
Work EnvironmentCloud platforms, remote, project-basedClient offices, remote, project-based
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, retailBusiness, marketing, finance, healthcare

Freelance Azure Data Scientists focus on advanced data modeling and machine learning using Azure cloud services, while Freelance Data Analysts primarily handle data collection, visualization, and reporting. Both roles are in demand across industries but differ in technical complexity and tools used.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Azure Data Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,018 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

Lead Azure Data Engineer

TekShapers

Raritan, NJ • On-site

$65 - $84.75/hr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Lead Azure Data Engineer
Experience: 10–12 Years
Location: New Jersey
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 2 Days Onsite per Week
 

Relevant Azure Data Lead Experience: 5+ Years

Mandatory Technical Skills

  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Azure Data Architecture
  • PySpark
  • SQL
  • Mandatory Azure Architect Certification

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Azure Data Engineer with strong expertise in designing and architecting enterprise-scale solutions on the Azure Data Platform. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, ADF, PySpark, data lakes, data warehouses, and modern data architecture.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as an Azure Data Engineer.
  • 7+ years of overall experience working on the Azure Data Platform.
  • Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available Azure data solutions.
  • Strong experience with Azure Databricks and PySpark.
  • Experience integrating multiple data sources with Data Warehouses and Data Lakes.
  • Design and implement data lakes and data warehouses supporting Reporting, AI, and Machine Learning initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and data architecture concepts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Unity Catalog.
  • Knowledge of Azure Cloud Security, governance, and best practices.
  • Understanding of Data Mesh is a plus.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Fabric and Copilot.
  • Evaluate technology options and clearly communicate their pros and cons.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into technical Azure solutions.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Conduct knowledge-sharing and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
  • Experience with estimation and solution design on Azure Cloud.
  • Life Sciences domain experience — Healthcare, Pharma, Med-Tech, Medical Devices, or Manufacturing — is a plus.
“Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.”