We are seeking a highly skilled Cognos BI Developer with 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing IBM Cognos Analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in Business Intelligence (BI) reporting, dashboard development, data modeling, and integrating Cognos with enterprise data sources to create data-driven solutions that empower decision-making across the organization.

As a Cognos BI Developer, you will be responsible for transforming business requirements into insightful reports and interactive dashboards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and efficient BI solutions that meet both technical and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain Cognos Analytics solutions (Report Studio, Framework Manager, Query Studio, Active Reports). Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Develop and implement data models, metadata layers, and reporting frameworks using Cognos Framework Manager. Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance to improve report speed and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Cognos reports and performance tuning. Ensure the seamless integration of Cognos with enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, PostgreSQL) and other data sources. Implement and manage Cognos security models, including user authentication, role-based access control, and data security. Conduct unit testing, data validation, and troubleshooting to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports. Participate in the ETL processes and contribute to the understanding and management of data warehousing concepts.

Key Requirements:

5+ years of hands-on experience in Cognos BI development and administration. Strong proficiency in IBM Cognos Analytics, including Report Studio, Framework Manager, Query Studio, and Active Reports. Expertise in data modeling, metadata modeling, and working with relational and multidimensional databases. Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, stored procedures, and database performance tuning. Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and integrating Cognos solutions with various data sources. Deep understanding of Cognos security models, user access control, and authentication methods. Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize Cognos reports for enhanced performance. Familiarity with enterprise-level databases, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, PostgreSQL, etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business users and technical teams.

Desired Attributes:

Ability to think critically and creatively when solving complex data and reporting challenges. A team player with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions and meeting project deadlines. Passionate about working with data and helping organizations drive decision-making through BI insights.

This position offers a great opportunity to grow within a dynamic team, leverage your expertise, and contribute to the success of data-driven decision-making processes.