We are looking for a Senior Data Architect with Microsoft Purview for our Big 4 client and their upcoming projects. We're looking for a hands-on architect with real-world experience implementing, configuring, and operating Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments . The role combines data architecture and data governance design with client-facing consulting: you will lead workshops, design solutions, and drive the Purview implementation from setup to day-to-day operation.

This is not a purely advisory position.

This is a long-term contract position with projects for candidates based in the EU.

Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Purview in enterprise client environments.
- Design data architecture and data governance solutions with Microsoft Purview at the core.
- Set up and manage metadata management: data source registration and scanning, classifications, business glossary, and lineage.
- Build and maintain the Data Catalog to enable data discovery across the organisation.
- Independently prepare and lead client workshops to gather requirements and align on solution design.
- Act as a consultant to client stakeholders, translating business needs into governance and Purview solutions.
- Assess design options and recommend pragmatic, scalable, standards-aligned solutions.
- Produce architecture and governance artefacts: solution designs, design decisions, implementation and operating guidelines.
- Support the transition of Purview into day-to-day operation and guide other members of the implementation team.

Work Conditions





- Start Date: ASAP / upcoming projects
- Location: Remote for EU based candidates.
- Long-term contract-based role
- Contact with EU LLC

Job Requirements

- 5+ years' experience in Data Architecture and/or Data Governance .

- Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview in a real enterprise environment (not only a PoC or training), with verifiable project references.
- Strong experience with metadata management: data source scanning, classification, business glossary, and data lineage.
- Practical experience building and operating a Data Catalog.
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data ownership, and stewardship models.
- Experience independently leading workshops and designing solutions end-to-end.
- Strong ownership, structured communication, and the ability to drive decisions to resolution.
- Ability to participate in the discussions and lead the technical discussions
- Have a consultancy mindset → always try to find a solution for the client
- Make decisions about the solution and design

Technical Requirements

Mandatory

- Microsoft Purview: configuration and implementation
- Metadata Management
- Data Catalog

Nice to have

- Data Governance practices and operating models
- Data Discovery
- Microsoft Azure data platform (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric)
- Microsoft Purview data security and compliance features (e.g., sensitivity labels, DLP)
- Other data catalogue tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)

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