IT Functional Analyst

Desjardins; Shawinigan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Canada is seeking a Functional Analyst to collect and define business needs, collaborate with partners, and guide development. Candidates should have four or more years of experience in functional analysis within an IT environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SQL. Knowledge of Java and .NET is also required. The position offers competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit 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 four years of relevant functional analyst experience.
• Experience collecting, analyzing needs, and drafting functional specifications.
• Experience working in an IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect business needs and collaborate on detailed design.
• Cocreate with partners to define needs and manage backlogs.
• Advise and guide the development team and product owner.

Skills

Functional analysis

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Agile methodologies

SQL proficiency

Knowledge of Java

Knowledge of .NET

Job description

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. Teamwork and staying on top of the latest tech musts for you? 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? If you’re a functional analyst with proven experience, this job is for you! More specifically, you will be required to:

• 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.

What you bring to the table

• A minimum of four years of relevant functional analyst experience
• 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

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.

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Job Family: Information technology (FG)