Senior Cognos Developer

Stott and May; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business intelligence team is looking for a Senior Cognos Developer to enhance their analytics capabilities. This contract role involves designing and delivering reporting solutions, particularly transitioning legacy outputs to Cognos Analytics. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with Cognos, data modeling, and agile methodologies, delivering robust BI solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven years of hands-on experience working with Cognos Analytics.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and SQL.
• Experience with ETL processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and delivering complex reporting, data extracts, and analytics solutions.
• Transitioning legacy data outputs to a modern Cognos Analytics environment.
• Ensuring robust and scalable BI solutions that meet evolving business requirements.

Skills

Cognos Analytics

Data modeling

SQL

Agile methodologies

Job description

Cognos Developer
Contract 6 Months+
Manchester & Remote
Rate £540 Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cognos Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering complex reporting, data extracts, and analytics solutions to support critical business functions. This role focuses on transitioning legacy data outputs, primarily in Excel and SAS, to a modern Cognos Analytics environment, ensuring robust and scalable BI solutions that meet evolving business requirements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proven years of hands-on experience working with Cognos Analytics, including advanced proficiency in Report Studio, Framework Manager, and Dashboarding.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and SQL; experience with ETL processes is a plus.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and optimizing large-scale BI and reporting solutions, especially in financial or operational domains.
• Solid understanding of BI best practices, data governance, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in agile development methodologies, with experience participating in sprints, reviews, and iterative delivery.

Full details given upon application