Data Quality Specialist
Description
We are seeking an experienced data quality specialist skilled in Informatica IDQ, data cataloging (like Informatica EDC), and cloud data warehousing. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end data quality processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability across the enterprise, particularly within cloud platforms.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement data quality strategies, standards, and processes.
- Perform data profiling and analysis using Informatica IDQ to identify and understand data issues.
- Design, build, and deploy data quality rules (cleansing, standardization, validation, matching) in IDQ.
- Utilize data catalog tools (e.g., Informatica EDC) for documenting lineage, definitions, and data quality rules.
- Apply data quality measures within cloud data warehouse environments (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Redshift, BigQuery).
- Establish data quality monitoring dashboards and report on key metrics and remediation progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (data stewards, IT, business) to manage issue remediation.
- Administer and optimize data quality and catalog tools (Informatica IDQ and EDC).
- Promote data quality best practices and provide guidance and training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (computer science).
- Five plus years of hands-on experience with Informatica Data Quality (IDQ).
- Proven experience with data catalog tools (Informatica EDC preferred).
- Strong understanding and experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.).
- Expertise in end-to-end data quality lifecycle (profiling to remediation).
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Understanding of data governance principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with other Informatica tools (PowerCenter, IICS), scripting (Python), and relevant certifications are advantageous.
- Previous experience working in government entities.