Data Quality / MDM Expert

Data Quality & MDM ExpertPermanent Opportunity | BrusselsAbout the roleI am currently looking for an experienced Data Quality & MDM Expert for a major public institution within the Belgian healthcare and social security sector, based in Brussels.The organisation plays a key role in Belgium's healthcare ecosystem, processing and managing enormous volumes of healthcare data that support important policy decisions, healthcare services and medical control activities.You will join an established Data Office consisting of Data Engineers, BI Specialists, Data Analysts, Architects, Data Quality Experts and AI specialists.Within this team, you will take ownership of data quality monitoring and Master Data Management activities, ensuring that large volumes of incoming data are accurate, consistent, reliable and ready for further processing and analysis.This is a hands-on position combining technical data analysis, data validation, quality monitoring and collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.Your responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into effective data quality rules, validation controls and monitoring processes.
• Analyse incoming data flows from both a business and technical perspective to identify inconsistencies, anomalies and potential quality issues.
• Define, document and maintain data quality controls, covering both technical validation (syntactic) and business validation (semantic).
• Perform data quality assessments, analyse validation results and produce quality reports.
• Monitor large incoming data streams and ensure that data is correctly processed within the expected timelines.
• Coordinate remediation activities with Data Owners, Data Stewards and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain reference data and master data assets, ensuring their accuracy, consistency, integrity and availability.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing data quality processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's data management framework.
• Assess new data flows and reference datasets and support their integration into the existing data environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external BI and IT teams to ensure consistent data quality practices.
• Contribute to broader Data Governance and Data Stewardship initiatives.Your profile
• You have at least 7 years of professional experience within large-scale data environments.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Data Quality Management or Master Data Management.
• You have a strong understanding of data validation, data profiling, data quality monitoring and reference data management.
• You are comfortable analysing complex data flows and identifying the root causes of data inconsistencies.
• You have practical experience with SQL and databases.
• You have experience with Databricks or are willing to develop your knowledge further.
• Experience as a Data Engineer, Data Analyst or Data Functional Analyst is considered an advantage.
• You understand the principles of Data Governance and Data Stewardship.
• You are able to translate business requirements into concrete technical data solutions.
• You work autonomously, take ownership and have a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• You communicate easily with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are collaborative, open-minded and eager to learn.Technical environmentThe Data Office works with a modern data environment, including:
• SQL / SQL Server
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Cloud
• SSIS / SSAS
• Power BI
• Data validation and data quality tools
• Master Data Management and reference data solutionsImportant: Experience with specific Data Governance tools such as Collibra or Microsoft Purview is not a strict requirement. The focus is on your understanding of data quality, data flows, databases and the ability to work with existing frameworks and tools.LanguagesProfessional proficiency in both Dutch and French is required.You should be able to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders in both national languages, both verbally and in writing.What we offer
• A permanent internal position within an organisation with a significant impact on Belgian society.
• The opportunity to work with very large and complex datasets, including billions of records.
• A central role within an established Data Office.
• A modern technological environment with Azure, Databricks, SQL Server and Power BI.
• A collaborative environment involving different Data and IT specialists.
• Flexible working hours, with a 70-hour flexible working framework.
• Possibility to work remotely up to 3 days per week.
• Workspaces organised around different activities.
• Easy accessibility in Brussels.Interested?Are you an experienced Data Quality or MDM professional looking for a new challenge where you can combine technical data analysis, data quality management and business collaboration?I would be happy to tell you more about the position and the organisation.Feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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