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Senior Data Governance Engineer (Microsoft Purview)

ClifyX
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

Job Title: Senior Data Governance Engineer (Microsoft Purview)

Location: Newark, NJ
Experience: 5–10 Years


Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview to design, implement, and manage enterprise data governance solutions. The role focuses on metadata management, data quality, lineage, and governance automation across cloud data environments.


Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of experience in:
    • Data Engineering / Analytics Engineering / Data Governance
  • 3 years of hands-on experience with:
    • Microsoft Purview (Mandatory)
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Purview components:
      • Collections
      • Scanners
      • Metadata Catalog
      • Data Classification
      • Glossary
      • Data Lineage
  • Experience with:
    • Data governance frameworks and best practices
    • Metadata management and data quality
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Azure data services
    • Exposure to AWS data ecosystem
  • Proficiency in:
    • Python
    • REST APIs / SDK-based automation

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Planning

  • Maintain and enhance existing Purview implementations
  • Troubleshoot issues related to scanning, lineage, and metadata
  • Develop automation using Purview REST APIs and SDKs
  • Implement and manage data quality rules, profiling, and monitoring

Deployment & Enablement

  • Configure Purview workflows for governance and approvals
  • Build dashboards and reports using Purview data
  • Enable AI-driven insights and governance automation

Integration & Optimization

  • Integrate Purview with Azure and AWS data platforms
  • Collaborate with data engineering and governance teams
  • Present technical solutions to stakeholders

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric reporting
  • Strong understanding of enterprise data governance models

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

 

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