IT Functional Analyst

Desjardins Group; Shawinigan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Canada is seeking a Functional Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years' experience and a strong background in collecting and analyzing business needs, drafting functional specifications, and working within an agile methodology. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and various insurance benefits. French proficiency is required for this role in a collaborative technology-driven environment.

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 four years of relevant functional analyst experience.
• Experience analyzing and drafting functional specifications.
• Experience in an IT environment with knowledge of agile approaches.
• Knowledge of French required.

Responsibilities

• Collect business needs and collaborate on detailed design.
• Cocreate with business partners and manage backlogs.
• Define functional specifications with project team.
• Guide development team with functional alternatives.
• Help define scopes and develop testing strategies.

Skills

Functional analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Agile methodology

Proficiency in SQL

Programming languages (Java, .NET)

Job description

Overview

Be part of the largest private IT team in Quebec! Dive into a booming sector where innovative ideas are welcomed and sustainable development is a priority. What does IT look like at Desjardins? 1,600 applications, over 9,000 employees, 500 active projects, and ongoing support to help you develop personally and professionally. Do you thrive on teamwork and staying on top of the latest tech musts? Do you have a solid background in IT systems and applications for major projects? Do you have strong analytical skills, effective communication, and an ability to synthesize information? If you’re a functional analyst with proven experience, this job is for you!

More specifically, you will be required to:

Responsibilities

• Collect business needs
• Collaborate on the detailed design of the solution
• Cocreate with business partners to define needs and manage backlogs
• Work with the product owner and project team to define functional specifications and exceptions
• Advise and guide the development team and product owner by recommending different functional alternatives aligned with the architecture
• Help define and guide scopes (stories, releases, sprints, projects, tests)
• Work with the architect to develop functional testing strategies
• Define and run automated and/or manual tests within your scope (specific cases/exceptions), with a focus on the end-to-end process

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 are subject to eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• A minimum of four years of relevant functional analyst experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience collecting needs, analyzing needs and drafting functional specifications
• Experience working in an IT environment
• Experience with the agile approach
• Knowledge of French required
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and .NET
• Proficiency in SQL queries

Inclusion and accessibility

We don’t fill a position. We hire a person. There’s a difference. 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)