100% REMOTE ROLE Urgent client needs Cognos Developer
Cognos Developer Healthcare Analytics
100% Remote
12+ months
Cognos Development & Reporting
- Design, develop, enhance, and maintain IBM Cognos reports (Report Studio / Cognos Analytics) including:
o Pixel-perfect reports
o Dashboards and visualizations
o Drill-through and parameterized reports
- Create and optimize SQL queries to ensure efficient data retrieval and reporting performance.
- Develop scheduled and on-demand reports and manage report bursting, distribution, and security.
- Perform unit testing, defect fixing, and ongoing maintenance of existing Cognos reports.
Framework Manager & Data Modeling
- Design, develop, and maintain Framework Manager (FM) models including:
o Importing and organizing metadata
o Creating namespaces, query subjects, and relationships
o Implementing determinants, hierarchies, and calculations
- Build and manage Dimensional and Relational models aligned with business requirements.
- Apply best practices for model performance, reusability, and scalability.
- Handle model versioning, deployment, and promotion across environments.
Data Analysis & Business Collaboration
- Work closely with business users and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate reporting requirements into technical solutions.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Provide recommendations on reporting approaches, data structures, and performance optimization.
- Support UAT activities and incorporate user feedback into final solutions.
Performance, Security & Governance
- Optimize Cognos reports and models for performance and scalability.
- Implement row-level and object-level security within Cognos and Framework Manager.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards (especially in regulated environments such as healthcare or finance).
- Monitor and troubleshoot report failures, performance issues, and data discrepancies.
Support & Documentation
- Provide production support and resolve Cognos-related incidents and service requests.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for reports, models, and processes.
- Assist with Cognos upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.
- Mentor junior developers and support knowledge transfer activities as needed.
Required Qualifications - Technical Skills
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Cognos Analytics / Cognos BI
- Strong expertise in Framework Manager (modeling, relationships, determinants, calculations)
- Advanced SQL skills with experience in complex joins, subqueries, and performance tuning
- Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, or Teradata
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts (facts, dimensions, star/snowflake schemas)
- Experience with report performance tuning and troubleshooting
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience with Cognos Administration (security, scheduling, deployments)
- Exposure to ETL tools or data integration platforms
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, finance, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
- Experience with other BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus
Education
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
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