Azure Data Platform Administrator

The Desjardins Group Data Platforms Services Department is part of the Data and Foundations Administrative Department and is mainly responsible for putting capabilities in place to support the shift to a data-driven Desjardins. We implement Desjardins Group’s data platform (the essential foundation for supporting Desjardins’s data strategy) so we can 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 work in a cloud-based Azure environment, with targets built around 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:

• 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 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• 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
• Experience in roles that require managing complex or urgent situations
• Experience in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
• Experience managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Microsoft Azure certifications
• 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 rule configuration and implementation (RBAC, ABAC, Policy)
• Knowledge of agile environments: Jira, Confluence

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-09-29