Data Governance Architect Microsoft Purview

Job Description

What You Will Do Role Overview As a Data Governance Architect, you will define and lead enterprise-wide data governance strategies, design robust governance architectures, and enable seamless implementation of tools like Microsoft Purview, Informatica, and other leading data governance platforms. This is a key role bridging compliance, data quality, security, and metadata management across cloud and enterprise ecosystems. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategy, Framework, and Operating Model Define governance strategies, standards, and policies for compliance and analytics readiness. Establish a governance operating model with clear roles and responsibilities. Conduct maturity assessments and lead change management efforts. 2. Metadata, Lineage & Glossary Management Architect technical and business metadata workflows. Validate end-to-end lineage across ADF Synapse Power BI. Govern glossary approvals and term workflows. 3. Policy & Data Classification Management Define and enforce rules for: Classification, Access, Retention, and Sharing. Leverage Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) for automation. Ensure alignment with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOX. 4. Data Quality Governance Define quality KPIs, validation logic, and remediation rules. Build scalable frameworks embedded in pipelines and platforms. 5. Compliance, Risk & Audit Oversight Establish compliance standards, dashboards, and alerts. Enable audit readiness and reporting through governance analytics. 6. Automation & Integration Automate workflows using: PowerShell, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, REST APIs. Integrate governance into: Azure Monitor, Synapse Link, Power BI, and third-party tools. Primary Skills Microsoft Purview Architecture & Administration Data Governance Framework Design Metadata & Data Lineage Management (ADF Synapse Power BI) Data Quality and Compliance Governance Informatica / Collibra / BigID / Alation / Atlan PowerShell, REST APIs, Azure Functions, Logic Apps RBAC, Glossary Governance, Classification Policies MIP, Insider Risk, DLP, Compliance Reporting Azure Data Factory, Agile Methodologies