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
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Lead the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Purview in enterprise client environments.
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Design data architecture and data governance solutions with Microsoft Purview at the core.
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Set up and manage metadata management: data source registration and scanning, classifications, business glossary, and lineage.
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Build and maintain the Data Catalog to enable data discovery across the organisation.
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Independently prepare and lead client workshops to gather requirements and align on solution design.
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Act as a consultant to client stakeholders, translating business needs into governance and Purview solutions.
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Assess design options and recommend pragmatic, scalable, standards-aligned solutions.
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Produce architecture and governance artefacts: solution designs, design decisions, implementation and operating guidelines.
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Support the transition of Purview into day-to-day operation and guide other members of the implementation team.
Work Conditions
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Start Date: ASAP / upcoming projects
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Location: Remote for EU based candidates.
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Long-term contract-based role
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Contact with EU LLC
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5+ years' experience in Data Architecture and/or Data Governance.
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Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview in a real enterprise environment (not only a PoC or training), with verifiable project references.
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Strong experience with metadata management: data source scanning, classification, business glossary, and data lineage.
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Practical experience building and operating a Data Catalog.
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Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data ownership, and stewardship models.
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Experience independently leading workshops and designing solutions end-to-end.
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Strong ownership, structured communication, and the ability to drive decisions to resolution.
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Ability to participate in the discussions and lead the technical discussions
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Have a consultancy mindset → always try to find a solution for the client
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Make decisions about the solution and design
Technical Requirements
Mandatory
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Microsoft Purview: configuration and implementation
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Metadata Management
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Data Catalog
Nice to have
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Data Governance practices and operating models
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Data Discovery
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Microsoft Azure data platform (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric)
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Microsoft Purview data security and compliance features (e.g., sensitivity labels, DLP)
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Other data catalogue tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
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