Data Quality Expert

Function

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
• jeroen.vanhoecke@i4m.be