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Position: Data Quality Analyst
Location: Wilmington (Hybrid)
Duration: 8 months (Possibility of extension)
Job Description:
Looking for QAEC Specialist / Data Quality Analyst to support our SOCS governance platform, which plays critical role in enforcing internal controls over privileged access to systems. This role aligns closely with that of a Data Analyst and requires strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of data structures, and the ability to validate large-scale datasets. Risk/Controls background would be GREAT but, not mandate!
Must Have Skills:
- Experience working with PostgreSQL databases.
- Strong SQL skills ---Writing complex queries and data validation
- Python scripting OR any scripting---for Quality automation.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Cassandra, DynamoDB, AWS services
- Prior experience working closely with DBAs or having hands-on DBA-level understanding is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of tools like Snowflake, Databricks, or any data visualization tools (QuickSight preferred) is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with engineers, system owners, and DBAs to support accurate data modeling and transformation.
- Analyze business processes and align QA checks to internal governance controls (typically across 100–200 controls).
- Perform root cause analysis and contribute to data quality improvement initiatives.
- Support business-as-usual execution cycles by ensuring high-quality datasets used for governance and reporting.
Salary : $100,000