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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$86K - $118K *

Join us to prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Leverage your finance expertise to influence strategy and streamline reporting processes while managing complex d...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of chromatography sales, driving revenue growth through strategic account management and collaboration with internal teams to deliver customer solutions across a d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $314K *

Transform data analytics strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance information governance, analytics delivery, and business insights, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and in...

Plano, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $351K *

Drive data transformation by architecting analytics strategies that empower decision-makers. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance data governance and delivery, while building high-perf...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $195K *

Unlock potential by designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical data and systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess threats, innovate security architecture, and enhance en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Champion customer success by providing expert support for our AI-driven Retail Planning and Pricing platform. Troubleshoot issues, guide users, and collaborate with technical teams to enhance the cust...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive renewal retention and premium preservation by managing a high-volume portfolio, ensuring timely renewals, and serving as the primary contact for agents. Leverage your expertis...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by serving as the primary technical contact, enhancing solution stability and satisfaction through expert guidance and relationship building in a dynamic, fast-paced environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading the design and architecture of our data warehouse. Collaborate closely with engineers, enforce data quality standards, and innovate with AI to en...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Champion the success of US merchants by driving Policy Protect sales, addressing policy abuse, and delivering compelling demos. Collaborate with Account Executives to build business cases and enhance...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $222K *

Join us to design and optimize scalable data pipelines using Databricks, enhancing enterprise observability and security analytics while ensuring high performance and quality across data platforms and...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver enterprise integration products, optimizing data flow and connectivity across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $146K *

Accelerate growth by leading customer consultations and technical sales support in biopharmaceutical production. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that drive business objectives and enhance...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by driving new business growth across North America. Build strategic relationships with senior leaders in AI and technology, leading complex enterprise sales cycles and delivering...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $188K *

Elevate your career by designing and building innovative data solutions that empower genomic research and analysis. Collaborate with scientists in a fast-paced R&D environment to support impactful dis...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower clients by leading data transitions to e-Automate, ensuring timely, high-quality implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse b...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $97K *

Grow your career with a team that uses clinical nursing skills to coordinate and document medical services while ensuring optimal care levels for members in post-acute settings. Engage with providers...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $148K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving customer experience insights that influence product and business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct impactful research and advocat...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $189K *

Lead, shape, and execute advanced penetration testing assessments, overseeing scoping, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures across various platforms, ensur...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $240K *

Optimize customer success through strategic leadership and analytics, guiding a global team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive market growth in the Resins & Technologies sector...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $216K *

Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$64K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data science to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to develop analytics solutions that drive insights and improve p...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance map quality for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-definition geospatial datasets meet rigorous standards for accuracy and safety. Collaborate across teams to develop effect...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.