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We are seeking a Senior IT Professional to join our F&A IT Solutions team in a dual-capacity role. You will serve as the primary Quality Assurance & Testing Engineer for our IBM-based financial suite (Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics, and Cognos Analytics) while simultaneously acting as the designated back-up for the Architect & Technical Manager.
This is a high-accountability position requiring a blend of technical expertise, strategic oversight, and leadership to ensure the stability and evolution of our global financial consolidation and reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Assurance & Testing Leadership
End-to-End Strategy: Define and execute the QA roadmap for the Cognos program, ensuring all data integration and UI enhancements meet rigorous financial accuracy standards.
Testing Execution: Lead UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and regression testing cycles for complex TM1 models and reporting dashboards.
Standardisation: Establish testing protocols for the development team (5 FTEs) to ensure "Quality by Design" across all application layers.
2. Architectural Governance (Back-up Lead)
Technical Continuity: Maintain a deep understanding of the system architecture to provide seamless coverage for the Senior Architect & Technical Manager.
System Design: Assist in designing scalable solutions for Data Integration and Application architecture.
Mentorship: Act as a technical escalation point and mentor for Top Graduates and Junior Developers to foster a culture of technical excellence.
3. Operational Excellence & Leadership
Ownership: Take full accountability for the technical integrity of releases.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with the Business Sponsor and Program Manager to align technical delivery with financial reporting timelines.
Reliability: Ensure the 24/7 stability of the related architecture in coordination with the Support Manager and Team Administrator.
Expertise in IBM Finance Stack: Extensive experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), and IBM Cognos Analytics.
Senior Technical Background: Proven track record as a Technical Lead or Architect in a Financial Systems (F&A) environment.
QA Mastery: Deep knowledge of software testing life cycles (STLC) and experience with automated testing tools.
Leadership Traits: Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority, showing high levels of reliability and proactive ownership.
Communication: Fluent English; ability to translate complex technical architectural concepts into business-friendly language.
What We Offer
A pivotal role within a Centre of Excellence in the Eurofins network.
High visibility and impact on the Group’s financial consolidation and reporting capabilities.
A collaborative environment with a diverse, international team of experts.
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
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