ElasticSearch Programmer Analyst

The Foundations, Digital Experience and Research team fulfills a cross-sector role for the entire Desjardins Group. Offering infrastructure capabilities, the team is positioned as a true centre of expertise for all projects that serve Desjardins members and clients. As an ElasticSearch Programmer Analyst on the Research squad, you’ll be developing a search engine platform based on ElasticSearch technology. You’ll also analyze needs with your team to clarify our business partners’ requirements and propose tailored solutions. Finally, you have the ability to identify and apply software development best practices (clean architecture, clean code, design patterns, etc.). More specifically, you will be required to :

• Actively help develop execution strategies and analyze and develop software products (design, code, automate and run tests), while applying development, data and security best practices.

• Document technical solutions and practices to ensure product sustainability. Develop documentation and prepare and deliver training for peers and consumers.

• Provide technical support for IT operations. Analyze, diagnose, follow up on and resolve critical and complex system issues.

• Cocreate with business partners and architects to get a complete understanding of business intentions and objectives and standardize solutions accordingly.

• Lead application installation, testing and deployment.

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 a related field

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience

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

• Knowledge of French is required 

• Proficiency in cloud computing technologies such as AKS, AWS, GCP and knowledge of cloud development

• Proficiency in ElasticSearch

• Expertise in product development and maintenance

• Proficiency in CI/CD and knowledge of GitHub Actions

• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java or Python

• Knowledge of a script language such as Bash or Python

Business insight, Complexity

#LI-Hybrid

Trade Union (If applicable)

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

2025-05-5