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PwC South Africa

Chennai District

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer to lead the design and implementation of data governance in Azure and Databricks, focusing on quality, security, and compliance across the organization.

The role combines hands-on PySpark, Python, and SQL with deep knowledge of Azure Purview and Databricks Unity Catalog, ensuring governance standards are embedded into data pipelines and operations, with collaboration across security, legal, and business teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/DS/IS or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering in Azure environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Purview for data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking.
Proficiency in Databricks Unity Catalog for access control and data classification.
Expertise in developing data workflows using PySpark, Python, and SQL on Azure Databricks.
Knowledge of data governance principles, privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data governance policies within Azure.
Manage data catalogs, lineage, and metadata with Azure Purview.
Design data access controls and governance in Databricks Unity Catalog.
Build data quality and validation frameworks in Azure Databricks.
Collaborate with engineering to embed governance in data pipelines.
Monitor compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Develop dashboards and alerts for governance metrics.
Provide training to raise governance literacy.
Coordinate with legal, security, risk, and business units on governance strategy.

Skills

Data governance

Azure-based environments

PySpark

Python

SQL

Data security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/DS/IS

Tools

Azure Purview

Databricks Unity Catalog

Databricks Genie

Azure Databricks

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer with strong expertise in the Azure ecosystem and Databricks platform to lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks and solutions. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical skills in PySpark, Python, and SQL with deep domain knowledge of data governance tools such as Azure Purview and Databricks Unity Catalog. Exposure to Databricks Genie for orchestration will be an added advantage. You will play a critical role in ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and accessibility across the organization’s data assets by collaborating closely with data engineering, security, compliance, and business teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide data governance policies, procedures, and standards within the Azure ecosystem.
Leverage Azure Purview to manage data catalogs, lineage, classification, and metadata across multiple data sources.
Design and implement data access controls, data stewardship models, and compliance monitoring using Databricks Unity Catalog.
Build and maintain data quality and validation frameworks using PySpark, Python, and SQL within Azure Databricks environments.
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed governance standards into data pipelines and workflows.
Monitor adherence to data governance policies and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) leveraging Azure and Databricks tools.
Utilize Databricks Genie or similar orchestration tools for automated workflow scheduling and job monitoring with governance checks.
Develop dashboards, reports, and alerts to track key data governance metrics and incidents.
Conduct training and awareness sessions to enhance data governance literacy across the organization.
Work across cross-functional teams including legal, security, risk, and business units to align governance strategies.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in data governance and cloud data platforms.

Mandatory skill sets

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering roles within Azure-based environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Purview for data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking.
Proficiency in Databricks Unity Catalog to enforce fine-grained access control, data classification, and policy enforcement.
Expertise in developing data workflows and governance automation using PySpark, Python, and SQL on Azure Databricks.
Solid understanding of data governance principles, data privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Some exposure to Databricks Genie or similar orchestration/scheduling tools.
Experience collaborating with data stewards, data owners, security teams, and compliance officers.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred skill sets

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering roles within Azure-based environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Purview for data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking.
Proficiency in Databricks Unity Catalog to enforce fine-grained access control, data classification, and policy enforcement.
Expertise in developing data workflows and governance automation using PySpark, Python, and SQL on Azure Databricks.
Solid understanding of data governance principles, data privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Some exposure to Databricks Genie or similar orchestration/scheduling tools.
Experience collaborating with data stewards, data owners, security teams, and compliance officers.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Years of experience required

Years of experience required: 8-14 years. Education qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (60% above). Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified). Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering. Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified).

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