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Data Quality Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • $50 - $53 per hour

Job description

Charlotte, NC (Local candidates preferred as face-to-face interviews are required)

W2

We are seeking a Data Quality Engineer with a strong background in data quality, data governance, and SQL, ideally within the banking industry. This role requires hands-on experience working with large enterprise-level data environments and a deep understanding of how data moves through complex systems. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills to work directly with business stakeholders.

Job requirements

  • Ensure data quality and integrity across systems, processes, and reports.

  • Implement and maintain data quality frameworks, tools, and standards across the organization.

  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify, document, and resolve data issues.

  • Develop and run SQL queries to profile, analyze, and monitor data quality.

  • Support data governance initiatives, including data lineage, metadata management, and stewardship activities.

  • Provide insights on ETL processes and help ensure smooth and accurate data movement across platforms.

  • Communicate data issues and resolutions effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

✅ Minimum 5+ years of experience in data quality, data governance, and data management
✅ Strong recent
SQL skills (must be hands-on)
✅ Extensive
banking experience — deep understanding of how data flows within an enterprise-level banking organization
✅ Familiarity with
ETL processes and ability to understand data movement across systems
✅ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
✅ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with data quality tools (e.g., Informatica DQ, Collibra, Talend)

  • Familiarity with regulatory data requirements in the banking sector

Additional Details:

  • Only W2 candidates will be considered

  • Local candidates preferred due to face-to-face interview requirements

    TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    🚫 Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.

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