The Desjardins Group Data Platform Department is part of the Data Foundation Administrative Department and is mainly responsible for implementing capacity to support the shift to a data-driven Desjardins. We’re responsible for implementing the Desjardins Group data platform (the foundation for the Desjardins data strategy) to ground our business practices in data and analytics. Our Platform Ops team is responsible for storing, maintaining, connecting and securing the platform that provides DevOps teams with what they need to do their job. As an Azure Data Platform Administrator, you'll be rolling out and operating the new Desjardins Group data platform. In a highly dynamic, agile multidisciplinary squad, the team is in charge of supporting the development teams with the implementation of environments, code deployment and shared production infrastructure. You’ll work in an Azure cloud environment with targets based on infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration as code (CaC) and continuous deployment (CD). If you’re resourceful and you enjoy transformational projects and new technologies, this role is for you! More specifically, you will be required to:
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Develop complex execution strategies, and analyze, design and document business products and solutions
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Analyze and develop software products (design, code, automate and run tests), while applying development, data and security best practices
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Write procedures, guidelines and development methods Help develop documentation and prepare and deliver training for peers and consumers
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Cocreate with partners to get a complete understanding of business intentions and objectives and standardize solutions accordingly
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Identify system optimization opportunities and underlying impacts of changes Analyze, diagnose, follow up on and resolve highly complex operational and conceptual problems during major incidents
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Lead software package installations and testing and application rollout
What we offer*
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
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Group insurance including telemedicine
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Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field
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A minimum of four years of relevant experience in platform administration
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Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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Experience with Azure environments (Compute, networking, analytics, security, monitoring, DNS, Kubernetes)
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Experience in IaC (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD and pipeline management)
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Experience managing Azure data platforms
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Analytics experience
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Microsoft Azure certifications
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Knowledge of French is required
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Proficiency with scripting in PowerShell, Python or a similar language
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Solid command of infrastructure: Proxy, firewall, Active directory, DNS, Telecommunications (network interconnection)
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Knowledge of security rules configuration and implementation (RBAC, ABAC, Policy)
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Knowledge of agile environments: Jira, Confluence
Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning
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Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Job Family
Information technology (FG)
Unposting Date
2025-03-30
Top Skills
What We Do
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News
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