Desjardins Group

Azure Data Platform Administrator

Desjardins Group$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of six years in platform administration
  • Microsoft Azure certifications
  • Experience with Azure environments and data platforms
  • Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or similar language
  • Knowledge of security rules configuration (RBAC, ABAC)
  • Fluency in French required

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee work to achieve project objectives
  • Utilize analytical skills to solve complex problems
  • Serve as a platform specialist for various stakeholders
  • Develop and document execution strategies for business solutions
  • Automate software product development while following best practices
  • Prepare and deliver training for peers and consumers
  • Identify system optimization opportunities and resolve complex issues during major incidents

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Group insurance including telemedicine services
  • Health and wellness expense reimbursement
  • Support for telework equipment expenses
Full Job Description
As an Azure Data Platform Administrator, you9ll 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. You9ll work in an Azure cloud environment with targets based on infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration as code (CaC) and continuous deployment (CD). If you9re resourceful and you enjoy transformational projects and new technologies, this role is for you! More specifically, you will be required to:
  • Direct and oversee work to keep commitments made to reach objectives
  • Help solve highly complex problems using your analytical skills and comprehensive, detailed understanding of your line of business and the organization
  • Lead and serve as a platform specialist for your unit, clients and practitioners from other sectors
  • Develop complex execution strategies, and analyze, design and document business products and solutions
  • Analyze and develop software products (design, code, automate and run tests), while applying development, data and security best practices
  • Write procedures, guidelines and development methods Help develop documentation and prepare and deliver training for peers and consumers
  • Cocreate with partners to get a complete understanding of business intentions and objectives and standardize solutions accordingly
  • 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
  • Lead software package installations and testing and application rollout


What we offer*
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor9s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of six years of relevant experience in platform administration
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Microsoft Azure certifications
  • Experience with Azure environments (Compute, networking, analytics, security, monitoring, DNS, Kubernetes)
  • Experience in IaC (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD and pipeline management)
  • Experience managing Azure data platforms
  • Analytics experience
  • Proven experience in roles that require managing complex or urgent situations
  • Professional experience in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
  • Proven experience managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • Proficiency with scripting in PowerShell, Python or a similar language
  • Solid command of infrastructure: Proxy, firewall, Active directory, DNS, Telecommunications (network interconnection)
  • Knowledge of security rules configuration and implementation (RBAC, ABAC, Policy)
  • Knowledge of agile environments: Jira, Confluence
Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-09-29

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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48,200 employees
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