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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$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data integrity and compliance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate business processes, enhance data quality, and drive continuous improve...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing data assets and implementing strategies for effective data governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data lifecycle management and optimize database perfor...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data solutions, optimizing data architecture and governance practices while mentoring peers and driving innovation in data engine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by translating complex business needs into precise HRP configurations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency while driving continuous...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior QC Scientist, where you'll coordinate Quality Control activities, ensuring compliance and timely testing across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uph...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $148K *

Help us ensure data integrity and compliance as a Senior Data Business Systems Analyst, validating enterprise data workflows and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data quality across critical...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Drive data quality assurance and validation across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data workflows and implement testing strategies for...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Business Systems Analyst, ensuring data integrity and compliance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality assurance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Champion data integrity and quality assurance across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements and drive continuous improvement...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $109K *

Support the deployment of quality strategies to enhance performance, ensuring robust root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration across local functions to exceed customer expectatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization to enhance product quality and ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $173K *

Engage with us to lead the configuration and implementation of Informatica IDMC MDM solutions, ensuring high-quality master data management across Customer, Product, and Supplier domains while collabo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Unlock the potential of master data management by leading the configuration and implementation of Informatica IDMC MDM solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, governed data ac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Drive the configuration and implementation of Informatica IDMC MDM solutions, ensuring high-quality master data management across customer, product, and supplier domains. Collaborate with stakeholders...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Champion the configuration and implementation of Informatica IDMC MDM solutions, ensuring high-quality master data management across customer, product, and supplier domains while collaborating with st...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Champion the configuration and implementation of Informatica IDMC MDM solutions, ensuring high-quality master data management across Customer, Product, and Supplier domains while collaborating with st...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $128K *

Join a team that's building scalable, data-driven solutions by designing and managing robust data pipelines. Play a key role in enhancing analytics capabilities while collaborating with product teams...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in clinical study start-up activities, collaborating with global teams to ensure efficient document collection and regulatory compliance, while maintaining high standards of accuracy a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading the design and development of analytic models and applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to empower data-driven decision-making and enhance busi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$98K - $183K *

Advance your career by leading intralogistics operations in a cutting-edge, automated environment. Ensure compliance with cGMP standards while optimizing material flows and enhancing operational readi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure the quality and compliance of Oracle HCM systems across federal agencies. Design and execute test strategies, automate testing processes, and validate integrations, ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Advance your career by ensuring quality and compliance for a federal HCM platform. Design and execute test strategies, manage automated testing, and validate performance within a SAFe Agile framework...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $201K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions in data science to enhance therapeutic development workflows. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate AI systems that drive efficiency and compliance i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovation in AI and generative systems to enhance scientific workflows across Therapeutics Development & Supply. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions that su...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance scientific workflows in Therapeutics Development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes thr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.