Senior Microsoft Purview SME / Architect

Bridgenext; Canada; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgenext is seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview SME / Architect to lead the deployment of an enterprise data governance platform for a Canadian financial services client. The role blends hands-on configuration, metadata management, data lineage, and governance domain development in complex enterprise environments.

The candidate will integrate Purview with Snowflake, Redshift, and dbt, implement retention controls, and deliver infrastructure-as-code with robust operational documentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering enterprise data platform, metadata management, or data governance technology solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Purview experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog, Data Map, classification, glossary, and governance capabilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Purview REST APIs and implementing custom lineage solutions.
• Experience integrating metadata and lineage from Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and dbt.
• Experience with Azure Private Endpoints, Key Vault, Managed Identity, Entra ID, and hub-and-spoke networking.
• Experience implementing retention labels, adaptive scopes, and Records Management.
• Experience delivering Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, and production-ready operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and secure Microsoft Purview across production and non-production environments
• Configure data source onboarding, scanning, metadata collection, and sensitive data classification
• Implement business glossaries, data products, stewardship models, and governance domains
• Develop custom lineage solutions for platforms where native Microsoft Purview lineage is unavailable or incomplete
• Integrate metadata and lineage from Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and dbt
• Implement Microsoft 365 retention labels, records management, and information lifecycle controls
• Deliver automation, infrastructure-as-code, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Purview REST APIs

Metadata management

Data governance

Snowflake integration

dbt

Azure networking

Power BI lineage

Tools

Azure Private Endpoints

Key Vault

Managed Identity

Entra ID

Hub-and-spoke networking

Job description

Company Overview

At Bridgenext, we engineer Growth Operating Systems. Most enterprises have spent millions on their revenue stack and still aren't seeing the growth they expected.They have tools that function, but no system that wins. We help growth-hungry companies close that gap by turning fragmented platforms, siloed teams, and disconnected data into one integrated Growth OS. More than a technology company or marketing agency, we're a global digital consultancy with experts in engineering, data, AI, creative and more.

Our teams are made up of experts who believe in engineering impact, starting with putting people at the center of everything we do. Every team member directly shapes our work, culture, and values. Nothing matters more to us than a kind, respectful, fulfilling environment that supports everyone. Our flexible, inclusive culture gives you the autonomy, resources, and opportunities to thrive.

Position Description

We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Purview SME / Architect to support the implementation of an enterprise data governance platform for a Canadian financial services organization based on west coast of Canada.

This is a hands-on delivery role for an experienced practitioner who has successfully implemented Microsoft Purview in complex enterprise environments. The successful candidate will lead platform configuration, metadata management, data lineage, information governance, and operational enablement activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deploy and secure Microsoft Purview across production and non-production environments
• Configure data source onboarding, scanning, metadata collection, and sensitive data classification
• Implement business glossaries, data products, stewardship models, and governance domains
• Develop custom lineage solutions for platforms where native Microsoft Purview lineage is unavailable or incomplete
• Integrate metadata and lineage from Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and dbt
• Implement Microsoft 365 retention labels, records management, and information lifecycle controls
• Deliver automation, infrastructure-as-code, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer

Workplace: This is a remote working role open to candidates based in LATAM willing to support Pacific Timezone working hours

Must Have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience delivering enterprise data platform, metadata management, or data governance technology solutions
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Purview experience
• Experience with Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog, Data Map, classification, glossary, and governance capabilities
• Experience using Microsoft Purview REST APIs and implementing custom lineage solutions
• Experience integrating metadata and lineage from Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and dbt
• Experience with Azure Private Endpoints, Key Vault, Managed Identity, Entra ID, and hub-and-spoke networking
• Experience implementing retention labels, adaptive scopes, and Records Management
• Experience delivering Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, and production-ready operational documentation

Preferred Skills:

• Power BI and Azure Data Factory lineage experience
• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, PIPEDA, FINTRAC, PCMLTFA, or OSFI-related requirements
• Experience supporting audit, risk, compliance, or governance stakeholders

Professional Skills:

• Solid English communication skills
• Strong team and individual player
• Maintains composure during all types of situations and is collaborative by nature
• High standards of professionalism, consistently producing high quality results
• Self-sufficient, independent requiring very little supervision or intervention
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to bring creative solutions to address issues

Bridgenext is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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