Data Governance Architect

What You Will Do:

As a Data Governance Architect at Kanerika, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the enterprise data governance strategy. Your responsibilities include:

1. Strategy, Framework, and Governance Operating Model

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data governance strategies, standards, and policies.
  
• Align governance practices with business goals like regulatory compliance and analytics readiness.
  
• Define roles and responsibilities within the governance operating model.
  
• Drive governance maturity assessments and lead change management initiatives.
  

2. Stakeholder Alignment & Organizational Enablement

• Collaborate across IT, legal, business, and compliance teams to align governance priorities.
  
• Define stewardship models and create enablement, training, and communication programs.
  
• Conduct onboarding sessions and workshops to promote governance awareness.
  

3. Architecture Design for Data Governance Platforms

• Design scalable and modular data governance architecture.
  
• Evaluate tools like Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, BigID, Informatica.
  
• Ensure integration with metadata, privacy, quality, and policy systems.
  

4. Microsoft Purview Solution Architecture

• Lead end-to-end implementation and management of Microsoft Purview.
  
• Configure RBAC, collections, metadata scanning, business glossary, and classification rules.
  
• Implement sensitivity labels, insider risk controls, retention, data map, and audit dashboards.
  

5. Metadata, Lineage & Glossary Management

• Architect metadata repositories and ingestion workflows.
  
• Ensure end-to-end lineage (ADF → Synapse → Power BI).
  
• Define governance over business glossary and approval workflows.
  

6. Data Classification, Access & Policy Management

• Define and enforce rules for data classification, access, retention, and sharing.
  
• Align with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOX regulations.
  
• Use Microsoft Purview and MIP for policy enforcement automation.
  

7. Data Quality Governance

• Define KPIs, validation rules, and remediation workflows for enterprise data quality.
  
• Design scalable quality frameworks integrated into data pipelines.
  

8. Compliance, Risk, and Audit Oversight

• Identify risks and define standards for compliance reporting and audits.
  
• Configure usage analytics, alerts, and dashboards for policy enforcement.
  
  

9. Automation & Integration

• Automate governance processes using PowerShell, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, REST APIs.
  
• Integrate governance tools with Azure Monitor, Synapse Link, Power BI, and third-party platforms.
  

• 15 years in data governance and management.
  
• Expertise in Microsoft Purview, Informatica, and related platforms.
  
• Experience leading end-to-end governance initiatives.
  
• Strong understanding of metadata, lineage, policy management, and compliance regulations.
  
• Hands-on skills in Azure Data Factory, REST APIs, PowerShell, and governance architecture.
  
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and stakeholder communication.
  

1. Culture:

• Open Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.
  
• Open Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.
  
• Flexible Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.
  
• Employee Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.
  
• Appraisal Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.
  
  

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:

• Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  
• Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.
  

3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

• GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.
  
• Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.
  
• Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.
  

4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

• Company-sponsored family events: Creates opportunities for employees and their families to bond.
  
• Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of a child.
  
• Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members' medical needs.
  

5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

• Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.
  
• Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.
  
• Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.
  
• Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.
  
• Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.
  
• Paid holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.
  
• Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.
  

6. Professional Development Benefits:

• L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning repository for professional development.
  
• Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.
  
• Job Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.
  
• Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications.