Cognos Developer

vTech Solution, Inc.; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Malden, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Cognos Consultant to assist with data warehouse initiatives. The role involves implementing Cognos reports, maintaining BI functionality, and resolving technical issues as part of a collaborative team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with Cognos, specifically Cognos 10, and strong analytical skills. A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field is required. This is a 12-month position with a focus on delivering efficient reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Cognos components, including Cognos 10.
• Ability to implement and enhance BI solutions.
• Detail-oriented and organized team player.

Responsibilities

• Implement Cognos reports based on business requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot BI functionalities.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners effectively.

Skills

Cognos 10 experience

SQL knowledge

Team collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cognos Framework Manager

Cognos Report Studio

Job description

Job Description

Duration: 12 months

Project Description

The Executive Office of Education has several new data warehouse initiatives underway and has a need for a Senior Cognos consultant to assist in the implementations. The candidate will work with the current Cognos applications and their future extensions that enable end-users to analyze a schools performance at multiple levels. The candidate will work with other members of the Education Data Warehouse (EDW) team to resolve technical and data issues for the district users. The individual should be analytically oriented and be able to work as part of a small team. Cognos 10 is the standard BI tool. We plan to move to Cognos 11 in the future.

Description

1. Implement Cognos reports as defined by business users.
2. Deliver, maintain, and troubleshoot as well as enhance BI functionality and apply the toolset for Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse solutions.
3. Performance tuning of Cognos reports.
4. Work with technical specifications and related documentation.
5. Data Warehouse and SQL knowledge (3-5 years of essential experience).
6. Implementation of Cognos cubes.
7. Collaborates with business users and works well within a large team.
8. Develops, supports and implements Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, multi-dimensional cubes, and relational models as well as complex reports.
9. Utilizes skills and business knowledge for the migration of applications to Dev, UAT and Production environment.

Required Qualifications

1. 5+ years experience with all Cognos components and 1+ year as part of that with Cognos 10, including:
   • Framework Manager
   • Report Studio
2. BA/BS in Computer Science or related field.
3. Must be organized and detail-oriented.
4. Must have a team player attitude.
5. Proven experience working effectively with Business and IT partners.
6. Strong communication, both written and verbal.
7. Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of efficient, cost effective reporting solutions.
8. Designs, develops, tests, implements and supports reporting solutions and enhancements.
9. Creates and maintains documentation to support the full software development lifecycle.
10. Mentors others in areas of expertise, including current technologies, systems, business practices, and standards.
11. Evaluates business requirements and processes to provide possible solutions and accurate estimates for development efforts.
12. Effectively communicates with business partners, peers and management.
13. Shape and enhance the Cognos technical design and development process.

Desired Qualifications

1. Broad knowledge of IT systems, processes and controls.
2. Strong capabilities in analyzing data.
3. Understanding of education data and/or terminology.
4. Understanding of Kimball methodology.
5. Experience with Cognos 11.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.