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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$85K - $105K *

Play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of physics-based machining simulation software through hands-on testing, engineering analysis, and automation, while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage post-market product safety and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure compliance and execute end-to-end surveillance processes while driving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $139K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by enhancing the actuarial sandbox datamart and automating analytical processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that sup...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing AI-ready data platforms in healthcare. Lead the way in implementing modern data architectures and streamlining complex systems to empower organizations with actionable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $131K *

Transform quality assurance processes by conducting audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with NQA-1 and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence and maintain high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of automated testing strategies, ensuring quality across healthcare systems through collaboration and innovative solutions in a dynamic enviro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $169K *

Join a high-performing team to drive compliance and operational readiness in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Collaborate across functions to ensure seamless startup and long-term excellence in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence across Independent Living communities, ensuring resident satisfaction and financial performance while providing interim leadership during critical t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence by leading performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety across the organization. Co...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $126K *

Drive quality compliance through planning and executing audits, collaborating with teams to address compliance gaps, and managing corrective actions. Ensure readiness for inspections and maintain vend...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower business growth by designing and optimizing application solutions, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational performance. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a culture of accountability, and enhance custom...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading software QA automation efforts, designing and managing tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues while ensuring high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the efficient operations of the analytical testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality standards while mentoring a high-performing team. Utilize Lean methodologies to optimize workflows...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by leading investigations, ensuring compliance with FDA and international regulations, and driving corrective actions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Elevate your career by driving quality compliance and oversight in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective quality systems and ensure adherence to regulatory standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence across multiple task orders, developing robust quality management systems, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance with technical and contractual s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert medical information support to healthcare professionals, ensuring safe product use through timely, evidence-based responses and effective communication across mul...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $125K *

Analyze health care data to drive insights and support business decisions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality and trends. Utilize strong analytical skills in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $103K *

Drive reliability initiatives by leading maintenance programs, managing projects, and enhancing process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance while opti...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$182K - $339K *

Shape the future of clinical data management by leading a global team to innovate AI-integrated solutions, driving product strategy and architectural vision for advanced analytics in clinical developm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $339K *

Drive innovation in clinical data management by leading a global team to develop AI-integrated solutions that enhance data ingestion, processing, and analytics, ensuring compliance and scalability for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.