Data Governance Architect MicrosoftPurview

We're Hiring: Data Governance Architect MicrosoftPurview
Locations:Offices in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad (India)Primary Job Location: Hyderabad / Indore / Ahmedabad (India)Experience: 15+ YearsRole Type: Full-time | OnsiteWhat You Will Do Role OverviewAs 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategy, Framework, and Operating ModelDefine 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.Metadata, Lineage & Glossary ManagementArchitect technical and business metadata workflows.Validate end-to-end lineage across ADF Synapse Power BI.Govern glossary approvals and term workflows.Policy & Data Classification ManagementDefine and enforce rules for:Classification, Access, Retention, and Sharing.Leverage Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) for automation.Ensure alignment with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOX. Data Quality GovernanceDefine quality KPIs, validation logic, and remediation rules.Build scalable frameworks embedded in pipelines and platforms. Compliance, Risk & Audit OversightEstablish compliance standards, dashboards, and alerts.Enable audit readiness and reporting through governance analytics. Automation & IntegrationAutomate workflows using:PowerShell, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, REST APIs.Integrate governance into:Azure Monitor, Synapse Link, Power BI, and third-party tools.Primary SkillsMicrosoft Purview Architecture & AdministrationData Governance Framework DesignMetadata & Data Lineage Management (ADF Synapse Power BI)Data Quality and Compliance GovernanceInformatica / Collibra / BigID / Alation / AtlanPowerShell, REST APIs, Azure Functions, Logic AppsRBAC, Glossary Governance, Classification PoliciesMIP, Insider Risk, DLP, Compliance ReportingAzure Data Factory, Agile Methodologies