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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal Design Quality Engineer
$117K - $196K *
Grow your career with this pivotal role coordinating major projects, ensuring compliance, and driving design control activities from concept to release while mentoring junior staff and implementing ri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Quality Control Engineer, Integrated Project Quality (IPQ)
$116K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to lead quality assurance processes for data center construction, ensuring compliance with high standards of safety and performance throughout all project phases, from design to ex...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in overseeing CQV activities for sterile packaging operations, ensuring efficient project execution, and spearheading innovations to optimize equipment systems and enhance operational...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Lead CQV activities in filling & packaging for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. Drive project execution, manage schedules and resources, and enhance operational efficiency through innovation. Coll...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Lead CQV activities in pharmaceutical filling and packaging operations, driving innovation and efficiency while managing project execution within a sterile environment. Mentor teams and interact with...
3 weeks ago
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - CQV Manager/PM
$110K - $130K *
Champion CQV activities in sterile pharmaceutical packaging operations, leading project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and process improvements while driv...
3 weeks ago
$131K - $290K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise data through innovative architecture and governance, driving operational improvements and integration across complex IT environments while ensuring alignment with fe...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Azure cloud data platforms. Collaborate with data teams to develop efficient data pipelines, ensuring performance, scalability, and security while troubl...
Yesterday
$160K - $208K *
Join a team that's driving quality excellence in cloud-native and AI platforms. Lead QA efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure high standards in test automation and AI testing while collaborating with...
1 week ago
$160K - $208K *
Lead the charge in driving quality engineering excellence across cloud-native and AI platforms. Mentor teams, own delivery, and balance hands-on coding with strategic oversight to ensure top-notch qua...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of R&D data by creating scalable, AI-ready data products. Collaborate across teams to design and enable trusted data foundations, ensuring optimal analytics and AI use cases while pri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance
$97K - $115K *
Transform inventory management by driving accuracy and quality across multiple sites. Collaborate with operations teams to implement standards, enhance processes, and achieve measurable improvements i...
2 weeks ago
Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance
$97K - $115K *
Optimize inventory integrity and quality across multiple sites, driving measurable improvements in accuracy and process adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards and en...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Coordinator
$80K - $90K *
Transform your career by ensuring quality excellence in major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to implement and enhance quality management systems, driving compliance and continuous imp...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Drive quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability of electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, reduce defects, and implement corrective ac...
Reposted yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability in electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quality plans, drive improvements, and maintain high...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance and Test Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at quality assurance initiatives by managing testing for functional, regression, and integration systems. Utilize automation tools and data verification to ensure optimal functiona...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Optimize AI/ML solutions for predictive safety modeling in drug discovery. Collaborate across disciplines to transform data into actionable insights, accelerating drug development and empowering infor...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions for predictive modeling to enhance drug safety across the R&D lifecycle. Collaborate with scientists to transform multimodal data into actionable in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Pioneer predictive models and AI frameworks for translational safety, collaborating across domains to enhance drug development safety and efficacy. Drive AI solutions to support evidence-based decisio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Optimize translational safety predictions by designing AI/ML models that leverage multi-domain data. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate drug safety assessments and streamline decisi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Unlock the potential of AI in drug safety by developing predictive models that enhance translational safety assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve patie...
2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Data (AI) Scientist, Translational Safety
$109K - $174K *
Drive significant advancements in drug safety by developing AI/ML models that enhance translational safety predictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex data and improve de...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Manager of Operational Excellence and Quality
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing quality and optimizing processes in supply chain and production operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance while supp...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance in aerospace and defense by leading customer-focused initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs while collaborating with cross-fun...
1 week ago
What does a Data Quality Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.