Azure Data Platform Administrator

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:

• Help implement, analyze and develop software products (design, code, automate and run tests), while applying development, data and security best practices.

• Document technical solutions and practices to ensure product sustainability. Develop documentation and prepare and deliver training for peers and consumers.

• Provide technical support for IT operations. Analyze, diagnose, follow up on and resolve critical and complex system issues. 

• Lead software package installations and testing as well as in-house application deployment.

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.

 

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in platform administration

• 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 with scripting in PowerShell, Python or a similar language

• Microsoft Azure certifications

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge 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, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Tech savvy

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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

2025-10-27