Data Quality Expert

In4Matic; Sint-Joost-ten-Node; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

In4Matic in Belgium seeks an experienced data professional to strengthen its data quality and master data capabilities. The role focuses on validating, monitoring, governing, and ensuring reliability of large data sets for decision-making across the organization and partners.

Responsibilities include translating data quality needs into rules, analyzing data flows, and coordinating remediation with data owners and stewards.

Qualifications

• Masters in CS or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in large data teams.
• 5+ years in Data Quality or MDM.
• Hands-on SQL and Databricks.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management and reference data management.
• Experience with data governance and data stewardship is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Translate data quality needs into validation rules and monitoring processes.
• Analyze data flows to ensure quality and fitness for use.
• Define, document, and maintain data quality controls.
• Execute quality assessments and coordinate remediation with data owners and stewards.
• Own and monitor the lifecycle of reference data assets.
• Support data quality monitoring with business owners.
• Assess new data flows and reports, identify improvements, contribute to governance.
• Configure and improve data validation and reference data management solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote data quality best practices and governance initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Databricks

Data quality

MDM

Data governance

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced data professional to strengthen its data quality and master data capabilities within a mission that supports healthcare and social security decision-making. In this role, you will help ensure that large volumes of data are accurately validated, monitored, governed, and made reliable for use across the organization and its partner ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Translate business data quality needs into clear validation rules and monitoring processes.
• Analyse data flows from both business and technical perspectives to ensure quality and fitness for use.
• Define, document, and maintain technical and business data quality controls.
• Execute data quality assessments, review results, produce quality reports, and coordinate remediation with data owners and data stewards.
• Own and monitor the quality, integrity, availability, and lifecycle of reference data assets.
• Support master data quality monitoring and improvement activities in collaboration with business owners and data stewards.
• Assess new data flows and reference datasets, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to documentation and governance.
• Configure, maintain, and continuously improve data validation and reference data management solutions.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to promote data quality best practices and support data governance initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of practical professional experience in large data teams.
• At least 5 years of practical professional experience in a Data Quality or MDM role.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and Databricks.
• Previous experience as a data engineer or data functional analyst is considered a plus.
• Strong exposure to data quality management, data analysis, and data validation.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management and reference data management.
• Experience with data governance and data stewardship is an asset.
• Affinity with validating large-scale data flows and supporting data quality monitoring activities.

Profile

• You are open-minded, eager to learn, and comfortable taking ownership of your work.
• You bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and a strong focus on delivery.
• You work well in a collaborative, transversal organization and enjoy partnering with multiple stakeholders.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can translate business needs into technical data solutions.
• You communicate clearly in speaking, reading, and writing.
• You have a good understanding of data quality and master data principles.

Practical Information

This is a consulting opportunity in an environment with a societal impact. The assignment offers flexible working arrangements and the possibility to work from home within Belgium.

• On-site presence: at least 2 days per week in Brussels.
• Telework: allowed within Belgian territory.
• Languages: fluent Dutch, fluent English, and fluent French.
• Additional language requirement: mother tongue Dutch or French, with passive knowledge of the second national language.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28695
• Jeroen Van Hoecke
• [e-mail]