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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data integrity and quality in ETL processes for Medicaid systems. Design and execute test strategies, validate data transformations, and automate testing within an agile e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovative biotherapeutics development by leading analytical teams in early clinical stages. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and compliance, while championing patient-focused so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovative biotherapeutics development by leading cross-functional analytical teams, ensuring high-quality project deliverables, and influencing stakeholders to advance early-stage clinical prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Transform the deal lifecycle by leading contract management and RFP responses, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams while enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Drive the establishme...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Engage in clinical quality assurance activities, supporting trial management and compliance. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality standards, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulations, en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical trial quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with GCP and SOPs. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage audits, and support quality initiatives to drive e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $123K *

Lead the management of complex claims across various liability policies, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and engage in negotiations...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative automation solutions. Design, program, and implement complex systems while collaborating with clients to meet their unique needs a...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $158K *

Help us bridge the gap between Navy logistics and data-driven decisions by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, whilst developing interactive dashboards for military operations and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of aircraft wiring systems, integrating data management with architecture, diagrams, and supplier support, while ensuring compliance with industry standards for operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform the medical device landscape by driving verification and validation activities. Collaborate across teams to facilitate product development, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure compliance wi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of data governance practices by enhancing data quality, standardization, and stewardship across key business functions while building a comprehensive governance framework for susta...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $122K *

Transform data governance by analyzing access requirements, optimizing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data management processes while safeguarding sensitiv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and performance of mechanical and electrical systems through inspections, testing, and collaboration across teams to u...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform complex clearinghouse functionalities into impactful product features, driving cross-functional collaboration and enhancing platform capabilities. Mentor peers while independently managing h...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Champion the strategy for clinical data acquisition, ensuring quality and relevance. Lead cross-functional collaboration to define data standards and influence product development, while serving as th...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a Design Center Quality Team, ensuring compliance with quality systems and design assurance. Drive metrics and objectives to meet organizational goals while fostering colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the enhancement of the Integrated Eligibility program by executing automated and manual testing, leveraging advanced AI tools to optimize code performance and debugging in a collaborativ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's transforming scientific data engineering by designing scalable data systems, optimizing microservices, and enhancing data workflows to support high-volume environmental data process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure quality excellence across multiple programs by providing vital QA support, managing product releases, and guiding teams through GMP compliance. Collaborate effectively in a dynamic envi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $96K *

Contribute to impactful data reporting by building dashboards in Snowflake, writing SQL queries, and supporting Adobe Experience Platform tasks. Collaborate with a senior team to enhance client insigh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Drive clinical excellence by partnering with healthcare leaders to implement innovative solutions across national accounts, ensuring effective adoption and sustained impact on patient care and operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality oversight for validation activities in a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring compliance and collaboration across cross-functional teams to maintain high standards...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Optimize risk analytics by enhancing models and delivering insights to support cybersecurity compliance for government partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and present find...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $94K *

Optimize quality engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving design improvements and fostering collaboration across teams for me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.