Senior Data Architect (MS Purview)

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect with Microsoft Purview for our Big 4 client and their upcoming projects. We're looking for a hands-on architect with real-world experience implementing, configuring, and operating Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments. The role combines data architecture and data governance design with client-facing consulting: you will lead workshops, design solutions, and drive the Purview implementation from setup to day-to-day operation. This is not a purely advisory position. This is a long-term contract position with projects for candidates based in the EU. Responsibilities • Lead the implementation and configuration of Microsoft Purview in enterprise client environments. • Design data architecture and data governance solutions with Microsoft Purview at the core. • Set up and manage metadata management: data source registration and scanning, classifications, business glossary, and lineage. • Build and maintain the Data Catalog to enable data discovery across the organisation. • Independently prepare and lead client workshops to gather requirements and align on solution design. • Act as a consultant to client stakeholders, translating business needs into governance and Purview solutions. • Assess design options and recommend pragmatic, scalable, standards-aligned solutions. • Produce architecture and governance artefacts: solution designs, design decisions, implementation and operating guidelines. • Support the transition of Purview into day-to-day operation and guide other members of the implementation team. Work Conditions • Start Date: ASAP / upcoming projects • Location: Remote for EU based candidates. • Long-term contract-based role • Contact with EU LLC • 5+ years' experience in Data Architecture and/or Data Governance. • Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview in a real enterprise environment (not only a PoC or training), with verifiable project references. • Strong experience with metadata management: data source scanning, classification, business glossary, and data lineage. • Practical experience building and operating a Data Catalog. • Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data ownership, and stewardship models. • Experience independently leading workshops and designing solutions end-to-end. • Strong ownership, structured communication, and the ability to drive decisions to resolution. • Ability to participate in the discussions and lead the technical discussions • Have a consultancy mindset → always try to find a solution for the client • Make decisions about the solution and design Technical Requirements Mandatory • Microsoft Purview: configuration and implementation • Metadata Management • Data Catalog Nice to have • Data Governance practices and operating models • Data Discovery • Microsoft Azure data platform (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric) • Microsoft Purview data security and compliance features (e.g., sensitivity labels, DLP) • Other data catalogue tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica)