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Senior Data Governance Engineer

Purple Drive, Newark, NJ, United States


Overview:

Job Summary

We are seeking a

Senior Data Governance Engineer

with strong, hands-on experience implementing and operating

Microsoft Purview

in large-scale enterprise data environments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in

data engineering, analytics engineering, or data governance , along with experience across

Azure and AWS data services

and proficiency in

Python . This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce data governance standards.

Top Required Skills

Senior Data Governance Engineer - Microsoft Purview

Deep, hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments

Data Engineering / Data Governance Experience

5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or data governance roles

Microsoft Purview Configuration & Operations

3+ years of hands-on production experience configuring and operating:

Purview Collections
Scanners
Metadata Catalog
Classifications
Business Glossary
Data Lineage

Preferred Skills

Microsoft Azure (data services & integrations)
AWS Data Services
Python (scripting, automation, data processing)
Roles & Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate

enterprise data governance solutions

using

Microsoft Purview
Configure and manage

Purview components , including collections, scanners, classifications, glossary, metadata catalog, and lineage
Integrate Purview with

Azure and AWS data platforms

to enable end-to-end data discovery and governance
Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, security, and business teams to define governance standards and policies
Develop automation and governance workflows using

Python
Ensure data quality, compliance, metadata management, and lineage visibility across enterprise data assets
Communicate governance concepts and implementation details clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Core Skills

Data Governance
Microsoft Purview
Azure Data Services
AWS Data Services
Python
Metadata Management
Data Lineage & Classification
Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration