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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Specialist Sales Engineer, Data Security
$170K - $243K *
Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs - Client-Dedicated Embedded Role
$180K - $210K *
Drive regulatory strategy and leadership in a dynamic biotech environment, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative RNA-based therapeutics through effective global regulatory submissions and stake...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Shape the future of legal operations by optimizing workflows, managing technology, and driving automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support a rapidly growing g...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing cloud strategies and governance frameworks for the Judiciary. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud adoption and ensure effective decision-making through compreh...
2 weeks ago
Principal Specialist, Supplier Quality & Development - Electronics (Remote)
$86K - $165K *
Empower our supply chain excellence by managing supplier quality, driving systemic improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to boost performance and sustainability while lev...
Reposted 4 days ago
$75K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing care for high-acuity populations. You'll assess, coordinate, and optimize personalized care plans while collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure qual...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Quality Assurance (Remote)
$140K - $180K *
Shape the future of clinical quality assurance by overseeing trials, ensuring compliance with GCP and ICH standards, and driving operational excellence across clinical activities within a cross-functi...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Research Director, Customer Success - Automotive
$98K - $140K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of automotive insights by leading strategic research and client relationships across U.S. and Canadian markets. Elevate deliverables and drive innovation while me...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer - Remote
$120K - $214K *
Join a team that's transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you'll design and deploy scalable models, optimize data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-fu...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer - Remote
$120K - $214K *
Develop robust ML solutions for autonomous medical coding, integrating machine learning and LLMs to optimize production systems. Collaborate cross-functionally in a remote work environment while handl...
3 weeks ago
Senior Sales Engineer (Enterprise Accounts)
$186K - $232K *
Drive customer success by integrating innovative technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and establishing strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentati...
1 week ago
$140K - $185K *
Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...
Reposted 2 days ago
$100K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading cyber risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture for critical data center and cloud services. Collaborate with teams to implement...
2 days ago
$102K - $190K *
Unlock your potential by leading Identity and Access Management initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness, and managing talent within a dynamic team. Leverage technical expertise to optimize bu...
Reposted today
Specialist Seller, Enterprise Core (AI Products)
$222K - $278K *
Drive the go-to-market strategy for AI Products, partnering with enterprise accounts to deliver value through innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to execute high-impact deals and shape...
Today
$145K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, leading innovative data modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to design scalable datasets and optimize data governance acr...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to create scalable datasets and optimize performance in a mult...
1 week ago
Journeyman Management Analyst (Modeler)
$100K - $115K *
Transform stakeholder insights into actionable solutions by gathering and analyzing business requirements. Collaborate with teams to create process models and ensure compliance, delivering high-qualit...
Today
AD, Data Governance Solutions Lead (3 Openings)
$145K - $270K *
Join a team that's building innovative data governance solutions to enhance enterprise capabilities. Collaborate across functions to ensure data is accessible, secure, and effectively managed, driving...
3 days ago
Specialist Seller, Enterprise Core (AI Products)
$222K - $278K *
Partner with us to drive the go-to-market strategy for AI Products, collaborating with enterprise accounts to deliver value through innovative solutions. Your expertise will shape customer success and...
Today
Specialist Seller, Enterprise Core (AI Products)
$222K - $278K *
Drive strategic sales initiatives for AI Products, partnering with enterprise accounts to maximize value and ROI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product offerings and ensure successf...
Today
Specialist Seller, Enterprise Core (AI Products)
$222K - $278K *
Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, partnering with enterprise accounts to deliver transformative value. Leverage your sales expertise to architect strategic deals and drive growth in a...
Today
$130K - $180K *
Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...
Reposted 6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading AI product initiatives that enhance business performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize AI solutions, ensuring alignment with strategy and driving...
2 days ago
Sr AI/ML Engineer- UHC Tech (Remote)
$120K - $214K *
Transform your career by leveraging AI/ML and full stack development to modernize systems and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions th...
4 days ago
What does a Data Quality Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.