Data Governance / Purview Solution Architect

Stealth AI Startup; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth AI Startup in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Data Governance / Microsoft Purview Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide data governance platform for a leading Banking & Financial Services organization.

You will define Purview architecture, establish governance standards, design metadata and classification frameworks, implement data lineage, and integrate Purview with Databricks Unity Catalog and Azure data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 8+ years in Data Architecture, Data Management, or Data Governance.
• 2+ years hands-on Purview design/implementation.
• Experience with Azure data services and Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Knowledge of data catalog, glossary, lineage, and classification.
• Banking/regulated industry exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance using Purview.
• Define Purview collection hierarchy, domains, data map, glossary, taxonomy, and governance framework.
• Develop metadata management, data cataloging, and data classification strategies.
• Establish data lineage across ADF, Synapse, Databricks, and data stores.
• Ensure secure access governance via Azure RBAC, Entra ID, and Private Endpoints.
• Collaborate with engineers, security, and stakeholders; mentor team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (BCBS 239, GDPR, RBI).

Skills

Data Governance

Microsoft Purview

Azure

Databricks Unity Catalog

Data Catalog

Data Lineage

RBAC

Governance Standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Azure Data Lake Gen2

Azure Key Vault

Microsoft Entra ID

Private Endpoints

Job description

Job Role : Data Governance / Purview Solution Architect

Location: Hyderabad ( work from office )

Experience: 8–15 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Governance / Microsoft Purview Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide data governance platform for a leading Banking & Financial Services organization.

In this role, you will define the overall Microsoft Purview architecture, establish governance standards, design metadata and classification frameworks, implement end-to-end data lineage, and integrate Microsoft Purview with Databricks Unity Catalog and Azure data platforms. You will provide technical leadership to engineering teams while ensuring governance best practices and regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide Data Governance architecture using Microsoft Purview.
• Define the Microsoft Purview collection hierarchy, domains, Data Map, business glossary, taxonomy, and governance framework.
• Design metadata management, data cataloging, and enterprise data classification strategies for structured and unstructured data.
• Develop classification and sensitivity labeling frameworks for banking data, including PII, PAN, KYC, financial, and customer data.
• Define and implement enterprise data lineage strategy across Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Databricks Unity Catalog, SQL databases, Data Lake, and Power BI.
• Architect Microsoft Purview integration with Databricks Unity Catalog, including connector design, metadata synchronization, and governance standards.
• Define governance standards for metadata, business glossary, lineage, and data stewardship across business domains.
• Design secure access governance using Azure RBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, Service Principals, and Private Endpoints.
• Review solution architecture, establish technical governance standards, and provide design approvals.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Security teams, and Business Stakeholders to implement enterprise governance solutions.
• Mentor Technical Leads and Engineers on Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog, and Azure Data Governance best practices.
• Ensure governance solutions comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, or Data Governance.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale Data Governance and Metadata Management frameworks.
• Hands-on experience integrating Microsoft Purview with Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Strong understanding of metadata management, business glossary, data catalog, data lineage, and data classification concepts.
• Experience implementing governance solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, catalog hierarchy, schemas, access control, and lineage.
• Experience working with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure SQL, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and Azure Networking.
• Experience working with REST APIs, Service Principals, Managed Identities, OAuth, and Azure Private Endpoints.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks and data stewardship practices.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, InsuMicroorance, Healthcare, Telecom, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to enterprise data catalog platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica EDC, or Alation is preferred.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as BCBS 239, GDPR, RBI Guidelines, PCI DSS, or similar data privacy regulations is preferred.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) and Databricks certifications are highly desirable.