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Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring that business data is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable. Browse vetted Data Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These positions can be found across industries where trustworthy data supports analytics, operations, customer experiences, and regulatory reporting.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

Data Quality Specialists assess how data is collected, stored, transformed, and used. They identify errors and inconsistencies, investigate root causes, define validation rules, and work with technical and business teams to improve data processes. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve maintaining quality metrics, documenting standards, supporting data governance, and helping teams resolve data issues.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience with data profiling, validation, cleansing, and documentation. Familiarity with SQL, spreadsheets, databases, data integration tools, or analytics platforms can be valuable. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical quality checks are also important. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Data Quality Specialists work in areas such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government. Related career paths may include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, and data operations. With experience, professionals may take on broader responsibility for quality frameworks, governance programs, or teams.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles across employers and industries, and find openings that align with your experience in data quality, governance, and analytics.

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$90K - $110K *

Develop and enhance technical services by driving innovations, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to identify revenue opportunitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $110K *

Join a dynamic data engineering team to enhance data quality and reliability through innovative testing strategies, automation practices, and collaboration across departments, ensuring financial and r...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and quality in medical device risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain essential documentation, supporting design contro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading compliance initiatives and driving manufacturing operations, while fostering a robust quality management system to enhance product safety and effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer your career with a Quality Engineer role focused on enhancing enterprise engineering tools. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support APQP processes while collaborating across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $142K *

Lead the design and implementation of data infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring reliable data ingestion and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data for a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead and inspire the Quality R&D Engineering team to ensure compliance and innovation in medical device development from inception to launch, while fostering collaboration and effective project manage...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in regulatory compliance for medical devices, managing submissions and strategies to ensure timely approvals and market access while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $153K *

Champion quality systems and compliance in a global organization, ensuring regulatory readiness and customer support. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain documentation and resolve complex qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $145K *

Lead the charge in complex testing operations, ensuring excellence in hardware development through hands-on execution and collaboration with engineering teams. Drive root cause investigations and main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines to support analytics across the insurance business, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure data integrity and empower decisio...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards. Oversee inspections, develop quality documentation, and lead continuous improvement initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $103K *

Champion data integrity and operations by managing CRM systems, ensuring accurate records, and supporting integration efforts. Collaborate with teams to enforce data standards and enhance decision-mak...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $191K *

Lead the charge in applying advanced Quality principles across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication with teams. Drive audits, maintain records, and support project quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine quality management by leading ISO 9001:2015 initiatives and driving continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate across departments, manage audit programs, and mentor teams to ensure adherenc...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to quality excellence, leading ISO 9001:2015 certification, managing quality processes, and inspiring continuous improvement while guiding a skilled team toward impactful...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality improvement across our clinics by partnering with teams to identify gaps, implement strategies, and monitor outcomes. Lead initiatives to enhance patient care, health equity, and sup...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality across clinical and non-clinical areas, leading multifaceted projects to achieve measurable improvements in patient care, health equity, and operational efficiency while mentoring teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $144K *

Pioneer quality control efforts by collaborating with engineers and contractors to ensure electrical and mechanical systems are installed per project standards, promoting adherence to safety and quali...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $99K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative data mining solutions to enhance payment integrity across medical and dental claims. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive innovative practi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and maintain data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and business decisions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in automotive by leading AI-driven improvements, establishing digital solutions, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and decision-making in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $128K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading compliance activities, mentoring staff, and collaborating with external partners to ensure product integrity and adherence to regulatory standards in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enterprise data management by developing taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata strategies that enhance data interoperability and governance. Collaborate with key stakeholders to driv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of an organization's data. Typical work includes profiling data, identifying issues, creating validation checks, investigating root causes, and coordinating improvements with business and technical teams.

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

    Commonly requested skills include data profiling and validation, SQL, data cleansing, documentation, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication. Specific tools and qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work across industries that rely on dependable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Quality Specialist role?question toggle

    Possible paths include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data operations, and leadership roles overseeing data quality programs. Career progression depends on experience and employer needs.

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

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search the listings for Data Quality Specialist roles and review each posting for its compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.