Cognos Developer

Experience- 4 to 9 Years

JD with Must have skills : -

We are seeking a skilled Cognos Analytics 11 Developer to join our Business Intelligence team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions using IBM Cognos Analytics . This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of data modeling, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Requirement Analysis & Data Modeling

o Understand business requirements in the BI context and design data models using Framework Manager and Data Modules to transform raw data into meaningful insights.

2. Dashboard & Report Development

o Develop interactive dashboards and visual reports using Cognos Dashboards.

o Create reports using various components such as charts, lists, cross-tabs, and maps, and combine them into comprehensive dashboards.

3. KPI & Metrics Tracking

o Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives and develop reports to monitor them effectively.

4. Data Analysis & Decision Support

o Analyze data and present findings through reports that support strategic and operational decision-making.

5. Technical Specification & Planning

o Translate business requirements into technical specifications and estimate timelines for task completion.

6. Modeling & Security

o Design and develop models in Framework Manager and Data Modules, publish packages, implement security, and build reports based on these packages.

7. Advanced Reporting Techniques

o Utilize macros, prompts, filters, and calculations to create dynamic and user-driven reports.

o Implement advanced features such as master-detail relationships, drill-throughs, bookmarks, and page sets.

8. Data Warehouse & ETL Analysis

o Contribute to data warehouse development and analyze existing ETL processes to design new systems or enhance current ones.

9. SQL & Performance Tuning

o Perform SQL queries to validate data, troubleshoot issues, and optimize report performance.

10. System Enhancements

o Implement technical changes to existing BI systems to improve functionality and performance.

11. Database Knowledge

o Apply knowledge of relational and multidimensional database design principles in BI development.

12. Cognos-Specific Expertise

Demonstrate hands-on experience with Data Modules, Dashboarding, and Cognos Analytics 11 features