Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring their data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for use. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on data validation, governance, quality analytics, and data operations.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

These professionals assess data assets, define quality standards, identify errors and inconsistencies, and coordinate solutions with technical and business teams. Responsibilities may include developing data quality rules, monitoring metrics, investigating root causes, documenting processes, and improving the systems that collect and manage data.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data profiling, SQL, spreadsheets, data visualization, and quality or observability tools. Knowledge of data governance, metadata, master data management, database systems, and privacy practices can also be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help specialists turn findings into practical improvements.

Career Opportunities

Data Quality Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and organizational needs, related opportunities may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or quality program lead.

Find Your Next Data Quality Role

Browse Ladders for Data Quality Specialist positions and related professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details to find a role that fits your experience and career goals.

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$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Optimize transformation readiness by leading enterprise testing strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet operational needs, minimize risks, and validate readines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $300K *

Champion strategic growth by partnering with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, enhance data integrity, and lead cross-functional initiatives that propel business expansion and prod...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $126K *

Unlock potential by leading data integration initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and implement solutions that ensure seam...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise automation capabilities, driving quality engineering innovation, and influencing strategic decisions across a rapidly growing organization, enhancing software r...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of coding excellence by leading a remote team of medical coders, ensuring accurate and compliant code assignment to enhance patient care through innovative home-based healthcare s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Lead the design and development of scalable cloud-based data engineering solutions, enhancing healthcare quality reporting and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $165K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise growth as you manage strategic relationships with healthcare systems. Your expertise will bridge teams and engage C-suite leaders, enhancing our portfolio value acr...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of analytics products that drive measurable value in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into actionable insights t...

Dublin, OHRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in clinical radiology workflows to enhance customer engagement and product demonstrations, while collaborating with sales to drive solutions that elevate the r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Elevate enterprise testing by managing Tricentis Tosca for automated quality assurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing maturity, ensure platform stability, and support miss...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $206K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by leading regulatory audits, enhancing operational processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to minimize financial impacts and improve audit...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $136K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability. Typical work includes setting quality rules, monitoring data, investigating problems, and partnering with teams to resolve issues.

  • What skills are important for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills often include SQL, data profiling, data validation, analytics, and familiarity with databases or data quality tools. Employers also value knowledge of data governance, careful attention to detail, clear communication, and root-cause analysis.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors that depend on reliable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, government, and consulting.

  • What related roles can Data Quality Specialists pursue?question toggle

    Related career paths may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or data quality program lead, depending on experience and specialization.

  • How can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Data Quality Specialist and related professional job listings, then review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.