Cognos Report Developer

The Cognos Report Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Cognos reports and dashboards to support business intelligence needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in report development and have a good understanding of framework development in IBM Cognos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report Development:
  • Design, develop, and deploy Cognos reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
  • Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reports and data visualizations.
  • Collaborate with business users to gather and understand reporting requirements.
• Framework Development (Good to Have):
  • Develop and maintain Cognos Framework Manager models to support reporting needs.
  • Optimize framework models to ensure efficient report performance and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to framework models and reporting.
• Data Analysis:
  • Analyze data sources and perform data validation to ensure the quality and integrity of the data used in reports.
• Collaboration and Support:
  • Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver reporting solutions that meet business needs.
  • Provide support for report-related issues and perform regular maintenance to ensure system reliability.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of report specifications, processes, and best practices.
  • Provide training and support to end-users as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Cognos Report Developer with a strong portfolio of developed reports and dashboards.
  • Experience with Cognos Framework Manager is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in IBM Cognos BI Suite (Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
  • Experience with data modelling and warehousing concepts and data integration techniques.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other BI tools and technologies (SAP BO, Crystal Reports, Power BI etc).
• Knowledge of data visualization best practices.