Data Quality Specialist

Key Skills

Analytical and Problem solving, Data Analysis, Data cleaning / Data cleansing, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data science techniques, Data Warehousing, Effective communication skills, ETL frameworks, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

The Data Quality Specialist is a lead contributor to the overall goal of maintaining high-quality, reliable data that can be trusted for decision-making and analysis. The incumbent will help Set standards for Data Quality and perform quality analysis.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Data Cleansing and Standardization:

• Identify and rectify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and errors in datasets.
• Standardize data formats, values, and structures to maintain uniformity.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and implement data quality standards and guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the quality of data.
• Collaborate with data producers to establish and enforce data quality best practices.

Data Profiling and Analysis:

• Analyze and profile data to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
• Use data profiling tools to assess the quality and integrity of datasets.
• Work with stakeholders to understand data requirements and quality expectations.

Data Validation and Verification:

• Establish validation processes to ensure the accuracy of incoming data.
• Verify the integrity of data through cross-referencing and validation checks.
• Implement validation rules and protocols to identify and address data anomalies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data quality processes and procedures.
• Generate regular reports on data quality metrics and key performance indicators.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including data producers and consumers.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a data-related role, with a focus on data quality management or data governance.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data quality tools and platforms, such as Informatica Data Quality, Talend, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with data profiling, cleansing, and standardization techniques.
• Understanding of data quality concepts, data governance, and best practices.
• Knowledge of database systems and data warehousing principles.
• Familiarity with data modeling and metadata management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address data quality issues.
• Ability to perform data profiling and analysis to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to document and communicate data quality standards and procedures.
• Keen attention to detail to identify and rectify data anomalies and inconsistencies.
• Relevant certifications in data management or data quality (e.g., Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), or vendor-specific certifications).
• Must be eligible for Government of Canada Reliability/Secret clearance.

Skills:

• Data Cleansing
• Data Modeling
• Data Quality Management
• ETL
• Data Analysis

What you can expect from us:

Insights you can act on

While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.