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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$75K - $92K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by coordinating corrective actions and driving process improvements across departments to mitigate risks and enhance manufacturing operations...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $92K *

Transform quality assurance processes by driving corrective actions and investigations across departments, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in a regulated manufacturing environment while preventi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Lead the design and optimization of cloud-based data pipelines, enhancing infrastructure for large-scale datasets while providing technical leadership and ensuring operational readiness in a collabora...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $138K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading quality improvement initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Drive excellence in nursing practices while su...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and operation of data integration processes, ensuring efficient data flow and integrity for analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance, support mo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality management across multiple sites. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as the key liaison for...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in healthcare by managing complex deployments, aligning stakeholders, and enhancing operational efficiency across health systems. Become a trusted advisor to executives whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $197K *

Drive compliance excellence in clinical development by providing technical leadership and oversight in GCP, GVP, GLP, and GPP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and readiness f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical devices and digital health. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you'll drive regulatory strategies for innovative technologies, ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines in Azure, ensuring reliable data delivery and collaboration across teams. Leverage your expertise in data modeling and governance to drive a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data solutions on Azure. You'll build data pipelines, optimize datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data integrity and analytics by leading initiatives on the Databricks platform. You'll drive data migration efforts, maintain high standards of data governanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data governance by establishing and scaling an enterprise-wide program. Drive data quality, accessibility, and adoption across business and technology teams wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategic vision and operations of the Quality department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improve...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $101K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by managing HR analytics, ensuring data integrity, and supporting academic HR projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze complex data and provide insights f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform the quality landscape of construction projects by leading QA/QC initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a culture of excellence through effective team collaboration an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior ISO 9001 Quality Management Specialist, providing expertise in quality management systems and continuous improvement for federal programs. Drive operational excellence...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $102K *

Engage in quality assurance leadership for Prior Authorization reviews, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Oversee a team of auditors, drive improvement initiatives, and enhance provider a...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality assurance in clinical research. Oversee compliance, improve processes, and lead training initiatives while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across dive...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Take ownership of web content management, ensuring quality and compliance for government websites. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and maintain site integrity while utilizing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality improvement in Value-Based Care by analyzing performance, developing strategies, and collaborating with provider organizations to enhance Medicare Stars, HEDIS, and CAHPS outcomes acr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance strategies in the Nuclear Sector, supporting crucial inspection processes and documentation. Collaborate with specialists and suppliers to enhance industry standards for Can...

Bowmanville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing, analysis, and collaboration. Design test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and contribute to product readiness in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.