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

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

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.

Main 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.

Requirements

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.