Architect (Azure/Purview) - Strategy and Governance

About the role

The Architect (Azure/Purview) - Strategy and Governance will lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions focused on data governance and enterprise architecture. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and consulting skills to help organizations modernize their data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture initiatives, providing technical direction, and enabling successful delivery of cloud and data governance solutions.
• Own end-to-end architecture strategy and scope for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with value, security, scalability, performance, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Provide deep technical expertise in data governance solutions, including Microsoft Purview, data catalogs, lineage, classification, quality management, and access governance models.
• Support implementations involving data management platforms such as Profisee MDM, Databricks Unity Catalog, and related enterprise data ecosystems.
• Lead discovery sessions, requirements gathering, and architecture discussions to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert, guiding engineers and consultants throughout solution delivery.
• Provide architectural oversight through design reviews, implementation guidance, technical standards, and cloud best practices.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency, documentation, testing, and delivery processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, manage dependencies, and reduce delivery risks.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor engineers, architects, and technical leads through coaching, pairing, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Create reusable assets such as templates, documentation, workshops, and implementation frameworks to improve delivery consistency.
• Promote modern cloud practices, innovative technologies, and responsible AI adoption across teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture, data governance, and enterprise technology consulting, with the ability to lead complex technical initiatives while remaining hands-on.
• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related cloud-based technology environments.
• 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Strong expertise in at least one major public cloud platform, with Azure strongly preferred.
• Proven experience designing and delivering governance programs and enterprise data solutions.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and modern data management practices.
• Experience across two or more data management areas, such as data warehousing and business intelligence, data science and machine learning, master data management, data governance, or data quality management.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, including data discovery, scanning, unified catalog, glossary management, lineage, classification, and ownership models.
• Experience with data governance platforms such as Profisee MDM and/or Databricks Unity Catalog is preferred.
• Experience leading hybrid and remote teams while maintaining alignment, quality, and predictable delivery.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture concepts, design patterns, security practices, networking, integration, and data services.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, including backlog refinement and iteration planning.
• Experience in consulting or professional services environments is a plus.
• Experience using AI-enhanced development tools and integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to balance strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on technical implementation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adoption of emerging cloud technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support flexibility, professional growth, and employee well-being.
• Annual discretionary and/or utilization-based bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment with a virtual-first approach.
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 50% of eligible contributions.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid time off, plus 9 company holidays and 2 floating personal days.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Monthly technology and home office allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting personal and professional well-being.
• Opportunities to work on innovative cloud, data, and AI transformation projects.
• Career development opportunities through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.