Databricks Platform Administrator

The Desjardins Group Data Platforms Services Department is primarily responsible for building the capabilities that support the organization’s shift to a data-centric approach. We implement the Databricks solution within the Desjardins Group data platform (an essential foundation for supporting the organization’s data strategy) to embed data and analytics into our business practices. As a Databricks platform administrator, you set up, configure and manage the new data and analytics platform. In a highly dynamic and agile multidisciplinary squad, the team is in charge of supporting the business solution development teams with the implementation of environments, code deployment and shared production infrastructure. You work in a cloud-based Azure environment, with targets built around 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:

• Implement, configure and integrate the Databricks platform into the organization’s technology environment

• Provision the environments required for projects, based on business needs and technical constraints

• Manage access, data security and resource governance on Databricks

• Collaborate with the data, infrastructure and security teams to ensure that rollout meets standards

• Define and apply best practices for development, automation and monitoring on the platform

• Integrate Databricks with Azure services (for example, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Key Vault) and DevOps tools for CI/CD

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides and operating procedures

• Analyze, diagnose, follow up on and

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 cloud platform administration

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Scripting experience: Python, PowerShell

• Experience with Agile environments: Jira, Confluence

• Experience with Databricks (administration, configuration, integration)

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge of data lakehouse concepts, data warehouses and data lakes

• Proficiency in Azure environments (Compute, network, security, monitoring)

• Solid command of infrastructure: Proxy, firewall, Active directory, DNS, Telecommunications (network interconnection)

• Knowledge of security rules configuration and implementation (RBAC, ABAC, Policy)

• Knowledge of IaC tools: Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

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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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