Technical Lead

h3Company description /h3 pEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. /p pEurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. /p pThe Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. /p pIn over 37 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies across 60 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. /p pIn 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.95 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. /p h3Job Description /h3 pWe are looking for a bSenior IT/QA Technical Lead /b to join our FA IT Solutions team in Brussels, working in a hybrid setup with regular presence in our Brussels office required. /p pThis is a dual role combining Quality Assurance and Testing with a technical and architectural back-up responsibility. You will work primarily with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Cognos Analytics and Cognos Controller, supporting systems used for financial planning, consolidation and reporting. /p pThe main focus of the role is to ensure the quality, accuracy and reliability of changes delivered across the Cognos environment, while also providing technical guidance and supporting the Architect Technical Manager when needed. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 pYou will lead the QA and testing approach for the Cognos environment, including UAT, regression testing and test automation, ensuring that financial data, reports and system changes are properly validated. /p pYou will establish and improve testing standards and processes across the development team, take ownership of the technical quality of releases and act as a technical escalation point when required. /p pYou will also maintain a strong understanding of the wider application architecture and data integrations, contribute to technical design decisions and provide back-up for the Architect Technical Manager. /p pThe role involves mentoring junior developers and working closely with the Business Sponsor, Program Manager, Support Manager and technical teams to ensure reliable delivery and stable 24/7 operation of the systems. /p h3Qualifications /h3 pWe are looking for a senior technical professional with strong hands‑on experience in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and Cognos Analytics, together with solid QA and testing experience. /p pExperience with Cognos Controller and a background in financial systems, financial reporting, planning or consolidation are highly relevant. /p pYou should have experience with UAT, regression testing, STLC and test automation, as well as an understanding of application architecture and data integration. Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect or in a similar senior technical role would be a strong advantage. /p pStrong communication and stakeholder management skills are important, as you will work with both technical teams and business/finance stakeholders. You should be comfortable explaining complex technical topics in a clear, business-friendly way, mentoring less experienced colleagues and taking ownership of technical quality and releases. /p pbFluent English /b is required, together with the ability to work from our Brussels office as part of a hybrid working model. /p h3What

We Offer
/h3 ul liA pivotal role within a bCentre of Excellence /b in the Eurofins network. /li liHigh visibility and impact on the Group’s financial consolidation and reporting capabilities. /li liA collaborative environment with a diverse, international team of experts. /li /ul h3Additional Informatio