Cognos Developer

Job#: 2076693

Job Description:

Cognos Lead Developer Expert

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cognos Lead to oversee Cognos UI customization, setup, and business analytics reporting for the State Data Warehouse Solution. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing the Cognos user interface, ensuring seamless integration with security and business processes, and supporting enterprise reporting needs. This role requires deep expertise in IBM Cognos Analytics, UI customization, report development, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead UI customization efforts in Cognos Analytics, tailoring the interface to meet business requirements.
• Configure and maintain Cognos themes, extensions, and styles to enhance user experience.
• Set up, administer, and manage Cognos environments, including installation, configuration, security, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations based on user needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and implement solutions.
• Optimize report execution performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support for Cognos users.
• Manage user access, permissions, and security roles within Cognos Analytics.
• Work closely with data architects and ETL teams to ensure proper data modeling and reporting structures.
• Implement best practices for Cognos Framework Manager, data modules, and metadata modeling.
• Conduct user training sessions and create documentation for Cognos UI and reporting processes.
• Stay up-to-date with IBM Cognos Analytics updates, features, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IBM Cognos Analytics, including UI customization and reporting development.
• Strong expertise in Cognos Report Studio, Dashboarding, and Framework Manager.
• Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Cognos extensions for UI enhancements.
• Familiarity with Cognos security, authentication, and role-based access control.
• Knowledge of SQL, database structures (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Snowflake, etc.), and data modeling.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, system errors, and report failures.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and lead Cognos-related initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cognos Administration, server configurations, and upgrades.
• Cloud-based Cognos deployments in AWS.
• Experience in healthcare or Medicaid Environment.
• Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or APIs for integrating Cognos with other applications.
• IBM Cognos Analytics certification is a plus.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.