Azure Data Platform Administrator

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services cooperative in Montreal is seeking an experienced Azure Data Platform Administrator to support their data platform operations. You will oversee the implementation and management of Azure environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Candidates must have at least six years of experience in platform administration and relevant certifications. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible vacation and a pension plan.

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

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in platform administration.
• Experience managing Azure data platforms.
• Microsoft Azure certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work to reach objectives.
• Lead software package installations and application rollout.
• Help solve complex problems using analytical skills.

Skills

Azure environments

IaC

Analytics

Scripting in PowerShell

Security rules configuration

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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 are 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\u2019ll 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\u2019ll work in an Azure cloud environment with targets based on infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration as code (CaC) and continuous deployment (CD). If you\u2019re resourceful and you enjoy transformational projects and new technologies, this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee work to keep commitments made to reach objectives
• Help solve highly complex problems using analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of the 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

• Bachelors 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\u2019re 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\u2019s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you\u2019re 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

2025-10-5