Software Engineer - IBM Planning Analytics

A TM1 Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing IBM Planning Analytics (formerly TM1) solutions to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and business acumen to create effective planning solutions. Need a candidate with hands-on skills

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop TM1 applications and models to meet business requirements
• Create and maintain Turbo Integrator (TI) processes for data integration and automation
• Develop complex TM1 rules and calculations to support business logic
• Optimize system performance and ensure data integrity across TM1 applications
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Design and implement data integration strategies between TM1 and source systems
• Create and maintain documentation for TM1 applications, models, and processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to TM1 applications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Stay current with IBM Planning Analytics updates and best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in TM1/IBM Planning Analytics development and architecture
• Strong understanding of TM1 architecture, including dimensions, cubes, and processes
• Proficiency in Turbo Integrator (TI) scripting and TM1 Rules
• Experience with MDX queries and advanced TM1 functions
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 certification
• Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics or other BI tools
• Experience with Alteryx
• Knowledge of SQL and database design principles
• Experience with PAX (Planning Analytics for Excel)
• Understanding of dimensional modeling and star schema design
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Project management experience

Additional Information

• Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team