Senior Data Governance Analyst @Data Meaning
Data Analysis
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
Job Type full-time
Posted 3d ago

[Hiring] Senior Data Governance Analyst @Data Meaning

3d ago - Data Meaning is hiring a remote Senior Data Governance Analyst. πŸ’Έ Salary: unspecified πŸ“Location: Worldwide

Role Description

At Data Meaning, we are seeing rapid growth in enterprise data governance initiatives on Azure, with Microsoft Purview at the center. We’re looking for a Senior Data Governance Consultant who can lead end-to-end Purview implementations, shape governance strategy, and partner directly with clients to turn data into a trusted, governed asset. This is not a support role β€” this is a client-facing leadership position where you will define how organizations manage, secure, operationalize, and engineer their data platforms.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead Azure Purview Implementations
    • Architect and deliver end-to-end Microsoft Purview solutions across enterprise environments
    • Design and configure:
      • Data Map and scanning strategies
      • Metadata ingestion and classification frameworks
      • End-to-end data lineage (ADF, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric)
    • Establish scalable patterns for cataloging, discovery, and governance automation
  • Define Data Governance Strategy
    • Design and implement enterprise data governance operating models
    • Lead development of:
      • Business glossaries
      • Data ownership & stewardship frameworks
      • Data classification and sensitivity policies
    • Conduct governance maturity assessments and define transformation roadmaps
  • Build & Integrate Data Pipelines
    • Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using:
      • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
      • dbt (data build tool)
    • Build and orchestrate workflows in Databricks (Apache Spark)
    • Develop Alteryx workflows to enable self-service analytics and business-driven data prep
    • Ingest and manage structured and unstructured data in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
    • Ensure governance is embedded directly into pipelines (lineage, quality, classification)
  • Data Modeling & Platform Architecture
    • Architect and optimize data models in:
      • Snowflake
      • Databricks / Delta Lake
    • Apply modeling techniques:
      • Dimensional modeling
      • Data Vault
    • Collaborate with analytics teams to define semantic layers and business logic in dbt
    • Ensure performance, scalability, and cost efficiency across platforms
  • Partner with Clients & Stakeholders
    • Lead client workshops to align business and technical stakeholders
    • Translate business needs into governance frameworks and data architecture solutions
    • Advise leadership on data risk, compliance, and best practices
    • Present solutions to both technical and executive audiences
  • Enable Data Quality, Trust & Compliance
    • Define and implement data quality frameworks and rules
    • Establish:
      • Data lineage tracking
      • Metadata management standards
    • Support regulatory initiatives (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) through:
      • Data classification
      • Access controls
      • Audit readiness
    • Ensure consistent, trusted, and governed data across platforms
  • Engineering & Automation
    • Develop Python-based solutions for:
      • Workflow automation
      • API integrations
      • Data operations
    • Write and optimize complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures
    • Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, including:
      • Logging
      • Alerting
      • Error handling
    • Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and platform issues
  • Integrate Across the Azure Data Ecosystem
    • Align governance and engineering across:
      • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
      • Databricks / Unity Catalog
      • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
      • Snowflake
    • Partner with engineering teams to embed governance into data pipelines and architecture
  • Collaboration & Documentation
    • Work closely with:
      • Data analysts
      • Data scientists
      • BI engineers
    • Document:
      • Data pipelines
      • Data models
      • Governance policies
    • Contribute to data catalogs and internal knowledge repositories
    • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in data, analytics, engineering, or data governance roles
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview
  • Proven experience leading data governance implementations or programs
  • Strong understanding of data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management
  • Data governance frameworks and operating models
  • Experience in client-facing / consulting roles

Requirements

  • Deep experience with Microsoft Purview (Data Map, scanning, classification, lineage)
  • Strong experience with:
    • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
    • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
    • Snowflake
    • Databricks / Unity Catalog
  • Experience with dbt for transformations and modeling
  • Alteryx (preferred)
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Working knowledge of Python for automation and data engineering
  • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes

Benefits

  • Work on high-impact, enterprise Azure data transformations
  • Be part of a fast-growing governance practice
  • Collaborate across data engineering, analytics, and AI teams
  • Opportunity to shape both governance and modern data platform capabilities
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