Description

Description: 
Hardcore Cognos developer - must have Cognos knowledge. 

5+ years of experience required 

Knowledge of Power BI and Tableau highly preferred 

Star Schema and data warehousing knowledge huge plus. 

Conduct workflow study and analyze of business practices: 
Document existing processes as they relate to information technology solutions. 

Perform application lifecycle activities, including Code, monitor, maintain, test, and debug software applications; Follow established change management processes; Facilitate code reviews; Develop test plan development; Make recommendations for hardware/software solutions. 


Provide support: 
Create, document, schedule, and support operational activities; Coordinate with software vendors and external service providers; Troubleshoot software bugs and provide fixes; Provide off hours support, as needed. 

Leadership: 
Provide, cultivate and foster excellent customer service; Promote adherence to departmental standards; Act as a source of direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff. 
Perform other duties as assigned. 

Skills: 
Demonstrated aptitude to quickly and effectively adapt to technologies outside of current experience. 
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently. 
Engaged in continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures. 
Ability to consult with clients and higher-level technicians and analysts to resolve technical problems and ensure customer satisfaction. 
Ability to interact with customers to discuss alternative technical solutions. 
Ability to work with only minimal supervision. 
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new circumstances. 
Ability to work extra hours and recognize the need to do so. 
Ability to adjust scheduled time. 
Ability to adjust to change and demands on time. 
Position Specific e. g. database, PeopleSoft, .NET, UNIX, current application development tools and languages, etc. 


Education: 
Bachelors in a technical discipline preferred. 
5 years relevant technology experience. 
Prior experience in a higher education technology environment. 
Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, plus 2 years relevant technology experience or equivalent combination of education & experience preferred. 


Skills: Required 
Application development 
Change management. 
Test plan 
Database 
.NET 

Additional 
Peoplesoft 
Debug 
Unix 
Retail sales 
Workflow 
Customer service oriented 

Languages: 
English( Speak , Read , Write ) 


Minimum Degree Required: 
Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Education

Any Graduate