University of Kentucky
Data Quality Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Frankfort, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K - $86K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ December 9th, 2025
ETL
PowerBI
Pytest
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Data Quality Specialist to support the Medicaid Analytics team within the Public Health Analytics and Informatics department. The specialist will test SQL programs, Tableau dashboards, and R scripts alongside the Senior Data Quality Engineer to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and efficiency for biomedical research and healthcare decision-making.
Highlights
- Test SQL queries, Tableau dashboards, and R scripts to ensure data quality and reliability.
- Work under contract with the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services to support Medicaid program evaluation research.
- Use QA methodologies and processes to deliver high-quality data analytics and visualization products.
- Must have proficiency in SQL, Tableau, R, and Python, with knowledge of testing libraries like testthat and pytest.
- Experience with QA tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git is a plus.
- Handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data is advantageous.
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Biomedical Informatics, or related fields, with 7+ years in software testing focused on data analytics.
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and test automation frameworks such as Selenium and pytest is preferred.
- Salary range is $52,021 to $85,800 per year for a full-time staff position.
- Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional additional hours; the position is currently remote with optional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY.
Data Quality Specialist Full Description
Data Quality Specialist
Posting Details
Job Title | Data Quality Specialist
Requisition Number | RE52494
Working Title | Quality Assurance Specialist
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Frankfort, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/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 | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift | Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and additional hours as needed.
Job Summary | The Public Health Analytics and Informatics department is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Medicaid Analytics team! This position is contracted with the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) which is designed to support program evaluation research and improving the effectiveness, economy, and the quality of services delivered to Medicaid beneficiaries. The QA Tester will work alongside the Senior Data Quality Engineer to test 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 as necessitated by the principal investigator and/contract stakeholder.
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 and Python programming languages and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat, pytest).
• 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.
Bonus skills:
• Experience working with tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git)
• Experience handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data
• Story telling and stakeholder translation (turning technical reports to leadership-ready summaries.
This position is currently remote with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY. (Not Mandatory).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | NA
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, 7+ 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 | 01/08/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Requisition Number | RE52494
Working Title | Quality Assurance Specialist
Department Name | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location | Frankfort, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/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 | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift | Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and additional hours as needed.
Job Summary | The Public Health Analytics and Informatics department is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Medicaid Analytics team! This position is contracted with the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) which is designed to support program evaluation research and improving the effectiveness, economy, and the quality of services delivered to Medicaid beneficiaries. The QA Tester will work alongside the Senior Data Quality Engineer to test 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 as necessitated by the principal investigator and/contract stakeholder.
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 and Python programming languages and relevant testing libraries (e.g., testthat, pytest).
• 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.
Bonus skills:
• Experience working with tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Zentrack, Bugzilla, and Git)
• Experience handling healthcare claims data, CMS data, and HIPAA/PHI data
• Story telling and stakeholder translation (turning technical reports to leadership-ready summaries.
This position is currently remote with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY. (Not Mandatory).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | NA
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, 7+ 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 | 01/08/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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 (*).
- * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship by University of Kentucky for an employment-based visa?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe your experience with data management and quality assurance.
(Open Ended Question) - * 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
- * Describe your experience with developing testing of visualization methods for evaluating analytical data quality.
(Open Ended Question) - * 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
- * 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
- * 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
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vita
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