Data Quality Expert - Onsite (Riyadh) - Octopus - Immediate hire

Overview

Currently, we are hiring a

Data Quality Expert

for one of our

partner organizations in KSA

on a

1-year contract , offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities

Define and implement an Enterprise Data Quality Strategy and Framework aligned with business goals Develop and maintain Data Quality KPIs and Scorecards (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, consistency, uniqueness, integrity) Design and implement automated data quality rules, validations, and monitoring processes Establish data profiling practices to proactively identify and resolve quality issues Create and maintain Data Quality dashboards for real-time monitoring and alerts Collaborate with business stakeholders and data stewards to define data standards and acceptance criteria Develop data issue management workflows and remediation procedures Conduct root cause analysis for recurring data quality problems and ensure corrective actions Ensure compliance with Saudi data regulations (PDPL, NDMO) in all data processes Implement data quality controls across data pipelines and source systems Define and enforce data quality checkpoints throughout the data lifecycle Document data quality standards, processes, and governance playbooks Lead data quality assessments, audits, and maturity evaluations Provide training and awareness programs on data quality best practices Collaborate with Enterprise Data Architects to embed quality standards in architecture and data models Support Data Scientists and Analytics teams by ensuring access to clean and reliable data Participate in establishing a Data Stewardship program and community of practice Drive continuous improvement initiatives in data quality processes and performance metrics Evaluate, select, and recommend data quality tools and technologies Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field (required) Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Quality, or Business Analytics (preferred) Professional certifications such as DAMA CDMP, DGSP, Informatica Data Quality, or ISO 8000 are a plus Experience & Knowledge

Minimum 7+ years of experience in data quality, data governance, or master data management Strong understanding of data quality dimensions, metrics, and best practices Hands-on experience with Data Quality tools (e.g., Informatica DQ, Talend, Ataccama, Collibra, Dataplex) Proficiency in SQL and data analysis techniques for quality assessment Experience with data profiling, cleansing, and standardization Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and stewardship frameworks Familiarity with regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia (PDPL, NDMO) Experience integrating data quality frameworks into cloud platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake) Knowledge of data catalog solutions, business glossaries, and metadata tools Familiarity with real-time data validation, API quality checks, and machine learning for anomaly detection Understanding of MDM concepts, data observability, and DataOps practices Experience with insurance or financial services data domains is preferred Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Ability to mentor analysts, data stewards, and technical teams Certification in Six Sigma or Quality Management is an advantage Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Location

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