Senior Architect & Quality Assurance Lead

Eurofins; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Centre of Excellence

Global team

High visibility

Résumé du poste

Eurofins Scientific in Brussels seeks a Senior IT Professional – Quality Assurance & Testing Engineer to lead QA for the IBM-based finance suite (Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics TM1, Cognos Analytics) and backup the Architect & Technical Manager. The role requires strategic oversight, leadership, and hands-on testing expertise across the full SDLC.

You will drive UAT, regression testing, and establish testing protocols for a team of five developers while ensuring 24/7 reliability of

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics TM1 and Cognos Analytics.
• Senior Technical Lead/Architect experience in financial systems.
• Deep knowledge of software testing life cycles (STLC) and automated testing tools.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead QA roadmap for Cognos program ensuring data integrity and UI quality.
• Lead UAT and regression testing cycles for TM1 models and dashboards.
• Establish testing protocols for development team to ensure Quality by Design and release readiness.

Connaissances

IBM Cognos Controller

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)

IBM Cognos Analytics

QA Mastery

STLC

Automated testing

Leadership

Communication

Fluent English

Outils

Cognos Suite

Description du poste

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that offers analytical testing services across multiple industries to help make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. The company works with the world’s largest manufacturers to ensure product safety, authenticity, and accurate labeling.

Job Description

Senior IT Professional – Quality Assurance & Testing Engineer (dual‑capacity role) for the F&A IT Solutions team. The role serves as the primary QA & Testing Engineer for the IBM‑based financial suite (Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics, and Cognos Analytics) while acting as the designated backup for the Architect & Technical Manager. The position requires technical expertise, strategic oversight, and leadership to maintain the stability and evolution of the 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 data integration and UI enhancements meet rigorous financial accuracy standards.
• Testing Execution: Lead UAT 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 (Backup Lead)

• Technical Continuity: Maintain deep system‑architecture knowledge 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.

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 24/7 stability of the related architecture in coordination with the Support Manager and Team Administrator.

Qualifications

• Expertise in IBM Finance Stack: Extensive experience with IBM Cognos Controller, 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: Ability to lead without formal authority and demonstrate high reliability and proactive ownership.
• Communication: Fluent English; ability to translate complex technical 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, diverse, international team of experts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurofins companies are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion by providing equal opportunities for all employees. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic that makes employees unique.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. Join us and grow your career with a leading global life‑sciences organization.