Software Data Quality Analyst

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Software Data Quality Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and resolving software data quality issues. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining data accuracy and quality standards, effective communication with stakeholders, and collaboration with other teams and senior engineers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and resolve software data quality issues.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques to address data quality issues.
• Maintain a research-oriented approach to resolving issues.
• Ensure effective communication throughout various processes.
• Proactively maintain and ensure data accuracy according to data quality standards.
• Perform software composition analysis scanning for specific issue replication.
• Utilize internal tools and develop scripts to create tooling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams and senior engineers to resolve issues.

Skills and Experience: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems / related field or proven willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong research posture and initiative to find and use information to solve problems or answer questions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Recognize when to escalate problems to other teams.
• Familiarity with version control and source control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues based on urgency and impact.
• Experience with process documentation

Desired Skills & Experience: 

• Experience with scripting languages (Various: Python /Perl/Java/Ruby etc)
• Experience with SQL.
• Understanding of software security and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of open-source software and licenses.
• Experience with issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.