Senior Data Quality Specialist at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Senior Data Quality Specialist
Requisition Number	RE49892
Working Title	Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Department Name	40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Work Location	Frankfort, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift	Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary	The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Medicaid Analytics team! The QA Tester will be responsible for testing SQL programs, Tableau dashboards, and R scripts to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of data solutions. This role is integral to maintaining the quality of data analytics and visualization products used in biomedical research and healthcare decision-making. We are looking for candidates that have the following skills: Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries. Experience with Tableau for data visualization and dashboard testing. Knowledge of R programming and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat). Familiarity with QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. This position is currently remote. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on data analytics or business intelligence solutions. Proven experience testing SQL queries, Tableau dashboards and R scripts and RShiny Apps. Experience in the biomedical or healthcare industry. Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, pytest).
Deadline to Apply	04/30/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship by University of Kentucky for an employment-based visa?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Describe your experience with data management and quality assurance.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please indicate your paid employment experience in data analytics quality assurance.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * Describe your experience with developing testing of visualization methods for evaluating analytical data quality.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate your amount of paid employment experience monitoring data quality.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
6. * How many years of experience do you have with SQL?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
7. * How many years do you have with Tableau or other data visualization tools (PowerBI)?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$57,158.00

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