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.