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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead (Deputy) for IBM Planning Analytics & Cognos Analytics - **Company:** Eurofins Scientific - **Location:** Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Application Layers, Automation of Tests, Data Integration, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Regression Testing, Systems Architecture - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2858145382-technical-lead-deputy-for-ibm-planning-analytics--cognos-analytics ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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. * 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. * 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 24/5 stability of the related architecture in coordination with the Support Manager and Team Administrator., * 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., We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal! ## Related Videos - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)