Senior Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect

Avanade

. Provide technical leadership on client projects .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,200 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions for data governance, including integration with Azure and other platforms. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.

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Microsoft Purview GovernanceData Governance ArchitectureData Platform SolutionsCloud Data ProjectsAdvanced Degree in Quantitative Field

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLMicrosoft Azure Data ServicesDatabricksData MigrationData VisualizationData AnalysisAutomation MigrationLakehouseData Mesh

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCommunicationInfluencing Remote TeamsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewAzureDatabricksPostgresCloud Scale AnalyticsFabricIoTGenAIData & AI SolutionsData Governance Standards

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData Platform ModernizationRegulatory FrameworksEnterprise AccountsGo-To-Market Channels

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudIoTPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership on client projects
Shape deals and propositions and support strategic opportunities
Drive architectural decisions and create plans and roadmaps
Produce design artifacts for architectural review
Design and implement Microsoft Purview solutions for cataloging, classification, lineage, and access governance
Define governance standards, metadata models, stewardship workflows, and operating processes
Integrate Purview with Azure, Databricks, Postgres, and other platforms
Partner with business and engineering teams to drive governance adoption and resolve issues
Coach and mentor junior colleagues across the organization
Present complex technical concepts and value-based outcomes to senior business and technology stakeholders
Lead development of data and analytics platforms, real-time intelligence, and reporting solutions using Python, SQL, Microsoft Azure Data Services, Fabric, and Databricks
Incorporate relevant advancements in Data and AI technologies into solutions
Develop cross-industry solutions involving data migration, automation migration, visualization/reporting, data platform modernization, and governance
Drive growth across the Data & AI Solution Area
Integrate Data & AI into other Global Solution Areas and go-to-market initiatives
Drive managed services and multi-year Data & AI engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with Microsoft Purview governance features, including integration with other tools
Experience creating technical visions, high-level architectures, and delivery roadmaps for large programs focused on Data Governance
Experience in Data, Applied Intelligence, Automation, IoT, and related technologies
Awareness of Microsoft and partner ecosystem go-to-market channels
Understanding of responsible data platform and migration principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks
Capability to create design artifacts and present them at architectural forums
In-depth understanding of structured and unstructured data analysis, streaming data, IoT, AI, GenAI, and related analytics fields
Experience designing and delivering large-scale Data Platform solutions using Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Fabric, and Cloud Scale Analytics
Understanding of architectural characteristics including performance, security, and reliability
Experience leading sales and business development opportunities with clients
Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or machine learning, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive experience with large complex enterprise accounts, cloud data-estate workloads, and large-scale cloud data projects
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to orchestrate, lead, and influence remote teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Dedicated career advisor
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off