Data Quality Analyst I

F5; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Data Quality Analyst I to enhance data quality initiatives within the Enterprise Data Management team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree, and at least 2 years of experience in data management. Responsibilities include monitoring data requests, performing analyses, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve data issues. Join us to help improve the performance and security of applications in a diverse and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Data Management and Governance roles.
• Strong technical skills required, especially in SQL and data visualization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute processes for new data requests and changes.
• Perform internet research for data validation and utilize Excel for analysis.
• Contribute to data quality rules and support resolution of data anomalies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Data visualization

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics, MIS, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

R

Python

ServiceNow

Job description

Join to apply for the Data Quality Analyst I role at F5.

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

About us:

For over 20 years, F5 has been the industry leader in application delivery. Now, we’re helping our customers improve the performance and security of their applications, whether in the cloud or at the edge. F5 is the only company on the planet that powers applications from development through their entire lifecycle, enabling our customers—enterprise businesses, service providers, governments, and consumer brands—to deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences to their customers. Accurate and reliable data is a critical enabler in achieving this goal.

We are seeking an experienced Data Steward II to join our Enterprise Data Management team, working closely with business partners across the company globally. You will support data quality initiatives, with a primary focus on quality analysis, managing customer hierarchies, executing data change requests, and performing necessary data entry in our core domains. Secondary responsibilities include proactively contributing to enterprise data quality reporting, monitoring, and project efforts. This role directly supports globally distributed, cross-functional business stakeholders in Core Data and Data Quality activities. Our Data Quality team also collaborates with the broader EDM team to support Data Governance and Metadata efforts.

This role will also collaborate closely with other Enterprise Data Management resources to socialize and drive adoption of these efforts.

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, detail-oriented, possesses a business-focused perspective, and enjoys working with various stakeholders to resolve data issues.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Monitor and execute processes for new data requests, changes, and deletions, ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance in relevant systems.
2. Perform internet research to validate addresses and utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
3. Utilize data quality tools and techniques to ensure data accuracy and appropriateness for business use cases.
4. Enhance data management and improve data quality outcomes by documenting, profiling, and analyzing organization-wide data.
5. Contribute to the development of data quality rules, metrics, and thresholds supporting critical business processes.
6. Support resolution of data anomalies through profiling, validation, and root cause analysis.
7. Gain stakeholder buy-in for process improvements by presenting analysis findings and recommendations.
8. Identify missing or incorrect data, initiate corrective actions, and escalate issues as needed.
9. Support continuous improvement by identifying patterns in data issues and developing new processes, reports, or tools.
10. Share knowledge and promote best practices for data usage across teams.
11. Build trust and expertise through ongoing collaboration with Process Owners, SMEs, Analysts, and Data Stewards.
12. Mentor and onboard new team members to ensure knowledge transfer.
13. Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide expertise on core data.
14. Take ownership of operational tasks and support the team, including coverage during absences.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills.
• Attention to detail; ability to identify root causes of data issues.
• Ability to collaborate, listen, and influence across boundaries.
• Ability to document and communicate operational and technical data issues.
• Positive, self-motivated, flexible, persistent, with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MDM principles (preferred).
• Proficiency with SQL (required).
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (preferred).
• Experience with R or Python (preferred).
• Exposure to Business Transactional Systems (preferred).
• Experience with ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Understanding of Business Transactional Systems and data quality practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics, MIS, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years in Data Management and Governance roles.
• This role is based in the United States due to the nature of the data.

Physical demands and work environment:

Typical office environment; ability to use a computer, communicate via phone/video, and read printed materials.

The job description provides a general overview; responsibilities and requirements may change.

The annual base pay ranges from $55,506 to $83,260, with potential incentives and benefits. Details are available at F5 Benefits. F5 reserves the right to modify benefits plans.

F5 only contacts candidates via official email addresses ending with @f5.com or @myworkday.com.