Azure Data Platform Administrator

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services provider is seeking an Azure Data Platform Administrator in Lévis, Quebec. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure environments, platform administration, and analytics. Responsibilities include overseeing platform operations and solving complex issues. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a flexible vacation policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience in platform administration.
• Experience managing Azure data platforms.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work to keep commitments made to reach objectives.
• Help solve highly complex problems using analytical skills.
• Lead software package installations and testing.
• Develop complex execution strategies, and analyze and document business products and solutions.

Skills

Azure environments

Infrastructure as code (IaC)

Analytics experience

Scripting in PowerShell, Python

Microsoft Azure certifications

Knowledge of French

Education

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

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Terraform

Ansible

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

The Desjardins Group Data Platform Department is part of the Data Foundation Administrative Department and is 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 stores, maintains, connects and secures the platform that provides DevOps teams with what they need. As an Azure Data Platform Administrator, you\'ll roll out and operate the new Desjardins Group data platform. In a highly dynamic, agile multidisciplinary squad, the team supports the development teams with 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).

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work to keep commitments made to reach objectives
• Help solve highly complex problems using analytical skills and comprehensive 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 understand business intentions 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.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s 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
• 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
• 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 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.

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Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-10-5