Cognos Report Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build complex reports (e.g., Drill-down, Crosstab, Master-Detail, Conditional Formatting) utilizing Cognos Report Studio and Cognos Analytics.
• Create visually intuitive dashboards and KPIs that drive data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain Framework Manager models, data modules, and metadata structures to support reporting.
• Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and convert them into technical specifications.
• Optimize report performance, fine-tune SQL queries, and resolve production defects or data discrepancies.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with report scheduling, user permissions, and Cognos security administration.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Core Tooling: Hands-on experience with IBM Cognos Analytics, Framework Manager, Report Studio.
• Database Skills: Strong proficiency in SQL writing, query optimization, and relational databases.
• Data Warehousing: Solid understanding of ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modeling.