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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$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $179K *

Advance your career by implementing and maintaining access-control policies, translating requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring effective policy behavior through testing and troubles...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $179K *

Drive the implementation and maintenance of access-control policies, translating requirements into technical configurations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective policy behavior and troubleshoot...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product quality by leading quality assurance efforts in the medical device sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring an exceptional client experience by bridging communication between internal teams and clients, fostering strong relationships, and proactively addressing client needs while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $93K *

Champion quality assurance by ensuring compliance with project specs, conducting inspections, and developing quality documentation. Collaborate with clients and teams to uphold the highest standards t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving quality engineering and test automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable frameworks, enhance testability, and ensure software reliability th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the design and execution of quality assurance strategies for AIML Generative AI APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability through innovative testing frameworks and collaboration with cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $88K *

Engage in dynamic project management and administrative support, enhancing operational efficiency within the Finance & Corporate Services division. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate quality assurance efforts across software life cycles while ensuring adherence to established standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver exceptional outcomes for sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $99K *

Shape the future of regulatory submissions by ensuring high-quality QC reviews of clinical documents. Collaborate with global teams to meet project timelines while maintaining compliance with industry...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $112K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supplier activities. Collaborate with engineering and vendors to enhance product quality and drive contin...

Newington, NHIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K *

Empower quality and compliance initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality. Drive continuous improvement through effective oversight, innovative...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion IT quality and compliance initiatives, leading a global team in developing validation strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving risk assessments across diverse technologies and o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Transform data quality assurance by validating ETL processes and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and reliability of data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to provide advanced HR classification support, ensuring compliance with Federal standards while collaborating with managers and HR staff to develop and maintain accurate position descr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end testing governance, coordinating between teams to ensure quality and alignment with release objectives. Drive testing readiness, monitor progress, and produce key artifact...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform performance testing by leading end-to-end nonfunctional testing, optimizing cloud microservices, and enhancing application efficiency through strategic analysis and innovative solutions...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Execute comprehensive ETL testing and validation processes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design test cases and support production dep...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize integration of border security technologies by leveraging advanced systems engineering and test evaluation skills, ensuring coherence and functionality across diverse platforms for comprehens...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with aerospace and DoD standards. Lead project teams to deliver defect-free products while mentoring staff and driving continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $121K *

Drive quality excellence by ensuring compliance and effectiveness in quality systems. Collaborate across teams to manage investigations, audits, and product release, while supporting continuous improv...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence by leading manufacturing and supplier quality initiatives, implementing robust QMS, and driving continuous improvement across high-volume operations to enhance product reli...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality engineering initiatives in product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance design verification and process validation while mai...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.