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Data Quality Specialist - University of Colorado
Software Engineer
Data Quality Specialist responsible for ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional data using SQL, Python, and advanced profiling techniques to support higher education analytics and reporting.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain data quality frameworks and automated validation rules across multiple data sources.
- Develop and run SQL queries and Python scripts to profile, cleanse, and transform data for reporting and analytics.
- Collaborate with data stewards, IT, and academic units to define data standards, metadata, and governance policies.
- Monitor data pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and provide root‑cause analysis for data quality incidents.
- Document data quality metrics, dashboards, and improvement plans for senior stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data quality, data profiling, or data governance roles.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working cross‑functionally in an academic environment.