Purview Implementation Specialist – Azure - Inside IR35

SR2; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions company is seeking a Purview Implementation Specialist in Manchester to set up and integrate Microsoft Purview within their Azure environment. The role involves configuring metadata management, lineage tracking, and implementing data quality rules. Candidates should have strong experience with Azure data services and automation scripting. This position requires excellent documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview implementation.
• Proficient in Azure data services including ADF, Synapse, SQL, Data Lake, and Power BI.
• Good understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview for metadata, lineage, and classification.
• Connect Purview to Azure and on-prem data sources.
• Implement and automate data quality rules and dashboards.
• Enable and maintain metadata structures and classifications.
• Integrate Purview with ADF, Synapse, and Power BI.

Skills

Microsoft Purview implementation

Azure data services (ADF, Synapse, SQL, Data Lake, Power BI)

Data governance understanding

Metadata management

Automation scripting (PowerShell, ARM, Azure CLI)

Documentation skills

Job description

Purview Implementation Specialist – Azure - Inside IR35

The client seeks a Purview Implementation Specialist to deliver the setup and integration of Microsoft Purview within their Azure data environment. The role focuses on metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality enablement to support enterprise data governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview for metadata, lineage, and classification.
• Connect Purview to Azure and on-prem data sources (Data Lake, Synapse, SQL, Power BI, ADF).
• Implement and automate data quality rules, profiling, and dashboards.
• Enable and maintain metadata, glossary, and classification structures.
• Integrate Purview with ADF, Synapse, and Power BI for full data lineage.
• Automate configuration and scanning via PowerShell, ARM / Bicep, or Azure CLI.
• Manage roles, permissions, and access in line with governance and privacy policies.
• Produce technical documentation and handover materials for internal teams.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview implementation.
• Proficient in Azure data services – ADF, Synapse, SQL, Data Lake, Power BI.
• Good understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality principles.
• Experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, ARM, Azure CLI).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.