Principal, Data Governance Platforms

Alignment Health

. Define the technology architecture for enterprise data governance capabilities, including metadata management, MDM, data quality, and lineage .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $149,882 - $224,823 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing enterprise data governance architectures, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards, and integrating governance tools within cloud ecosystems. Proficient in producing technical documentation and collaborating across teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.

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Data Governance Platform ImplementationMDM Platform ExperienceCloud-Based Data IntegrationHIPAA Compliance KnowledgeSQL Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureData Quality ManagementMetadata ManagementETL/ELT PipelinesAPI IntegrationData CatalogingData LineageCloud Security ControlsTechnical DocumentationImpact Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewAlationReltioInformatica MDMProfiseeAcceldataInformatica Data QualityAzure Data FactoryDatabricks

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Data GovernanceHIPAA Technical SafeguardsEnterprise Data ManagementData IntegrityData Processing Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLInformaticaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the technology architecture for enterprise data governance capabilities, including metadata management, MDM, data quality, and lineage
Align platform strategy with enterprise data architecture principles and cloud ecosystem standards
Lead implementation of governance platforms, including configuration, integration, testing, and go-live activities
Ensure production-grade performance, availability, and data integrity across governance use cases
Embed governance controls into data pipelines and processing workflows
Design and implement automated workflows for data quality rules, metadata harvesting, lineage capture, and MDM matching
Enable visibility into data flows, system dependencies, and transformation logic for impact analysis, audit readiness, and root-cause investigation
Establish technical standards for governance platform configuration, integration, and operation
Produce platform architecture documentation for technical teams and governance stakeholders
Collaborate with data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture teams
Translate governance business requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with organizational standards and security controls
Lead through technical expertise, architectural ownership, and cross-functional engineering collaboration as an individual contributor

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or data governance platform implementation
Demonstrated experience implementing and operating enterprise-scale data governance or data management platforms
Experience integrating governance tooling into cloud-based data platforms and pipelines
Experience implementing MDM, data catalog, or data quality platforms in a regulated healthcare environment
Familiarity with HIPAA technical safeguard requirements as they apply to data platform architecture
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Business, Health Informatics, or a related field
Hands-on platform experience with at least one enterprise data catalog, one MDM platform, and one data quality/observability tool
HIPAA technical compliance knowledge as it applies to data platform architecture
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview or Alation
Deep implementation experience with Reltio, Informatica MDM, or Profisee
Proficiency with Acceldata or Informatica Data Quality
Solid grounding in ETL/ELT pipelines, API integration, and cloud-native data platforms such as Azure Data Factory or Databricks
Experience architecting governance solutions within enterprise cloud ecosystems
Working knowledge of cloud security controls, access management, and data classification
Proficiency in SQL
Ability to produce clear platform architecture documents and translate technical design decisions for non-technical governance stakeholders
Ability to perform the stated essential physical functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity for growth and innovation
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment