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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$71K - $94K *

Champion compliance excellence by preparing and reviewing complex filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to service standards while fostering a collaborative environment for continuou...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $243K *

Lead the charge in data engineering excellence by mentoring a team, driving pipeline delivery, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical plans while ensuring operational accountabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive improvements across all operations. Lead a talented team to establish and maintain an effective Quality Ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $110K *

Elevate employee benefits by designing and managing comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance coworker exp...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Help us build robust data foundations by designing Postgres schemas and optimizing transactional models. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable data systems and mentor engineers in data fluency, en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $173K *

Lead quality and food safety initiatives across North America, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through technical expertise and collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a resourceful sales expert driving mechanical construction growth. Cultivate invaluable relationships, educate clients, and elevate our market presence through innovative solu...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a skilled team dedicated to driving growth in the mechanical construction sector. As a key player, you'll leverage technical expertise and market insight to build lasting relationships and expand...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Lead customer enablement for North America OEM accounts, ensuring satisfaction and operational excellence. Oversee issue resolution, process improvements, and cross-team collaboration to drive revenue...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Generative AI, leveraging AWS to architect robust data solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Join us in creating scalable infrastructures that empower advanced AI...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock insights by analyzing customer and operational data to enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop dashboards and reports that drive strategic decisions and im...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $111K *

Unlock potential by analyzing key HR metrics and driving process improvements. Champion data standardization and automation to enhance decision-making and employee engagement through predictive analyt...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in shaping the enterprise data architecture for a multi-year SAP transition, ensuring seamless integration and insightful reporting across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to def...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Architect comprehensive testing strategies and oversee automation efforts for a vital supply chain management system. Lead a team to ensure effective test cycles and enhance capabilities, delivering a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by optimizing ETL/ELT processes and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data solutions that promote educational equity...

California, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you leverage AI and Machine Learning to extract insights from complex datasets, driving data-driven decisions and enhancing customer engagement through advanced modeling techniques...

Alpharetta, GARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Drive innovative fraud risk management solutions by leveraging advanced machine learning and data analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model development and mentor junior data scientist...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $128K *

Unlock potential by managing procurement processes, ensuring vendor compliance, and facilitating bid preparations. Collaborate with project teams to optimize purchasing strategies and maintain operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.