Azure Data Platform Administrator

Desjardins; Lévis; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Azure Data Platform Administrator in Lévis, Quebec, where you will oversee and operate the new data platform. You will work in an agile environment, tackling complex problems and supporting development teams with Azure cloud, while driving the shift toward a data-driven organization. The role offers competitive pay, flexible vacation, and opportunities for continuous professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in platform administration.
• Experience with Azure environments including Compute, networking, and analytics.
• Knowledge of security rules configuration and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work to achieve objectives.
• Lead as a platform specialist and develop strategies.
• Analyze, design, document software products and solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

PowerShell

Python

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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:

• 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
  
  

Required

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:

• 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.
  
  

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
  
  

Complexity, Plans and aligns, Tech savvy

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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

2025-06-20

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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