Senior Cognos Developer
Aquent Talent, Portland, OR, United States
We are a global leader in sportswear and lifestyle industry, recognized for our commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering data-driven solutions. Our dynamic team is at the forefront of transforming financial reporting and analytics, and we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cognos Developer to support our growing Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of key financial reporting systems that drive business decisions.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Cognos Developer with 7-10 years of experience to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Cognos Framework Manager (FM) models and Cognos Analytics reports, ensuring high-quality deliverables and optimal performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, Develop, and Maintain Cognos FM Models and Reports to support financial reporting needs.
- Implement best practices in Cognos model design and development to ensure high-quality deliverables and ease of maintenance.
- Write complex SQL queries, involving multi-table joins and large datasets, preferably against Snowflake databases.
- Validate results against Cognos packages and reports to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure that reporting systems meet business needs.
- Assess the impact of new requirements and modifications on existing Cognos FM models and reports.
- Perform routine data validation and quality checks to ensure data integrity and accuracy in all Cognos packages and reports.
- Coordinate deployment of Cognos packages and reports through development, QA, and production environments.
- Ensure role-based data-level and folder-level security are implemented correctly, adding security where necessary.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Cognos models and reports in a timely manner.
- Optimize Cognos models and reports for performance, ensuring fast and accurate reporting.
- Document details related to Cognos models, reports, and security for future reference and compliance.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 7-10 years of experience with Cognos 11.x, Cognos Framework Manager (FM), and Cognos Analytics.
- Proficiency in SQL with the ability to write complex queries, including multi-table joins and large datasets (experience with Snowflake is preferred).
- Experience in Finance domain with expertise in financial modeling and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot Cognos models and reports.
- Experience working in an Agile environment, delivering reports and models within sprint timelines.
- Cognos BI/Analytics Certification is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business analysts, technical teams, and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and a strong understanding of data quality, security, and validation processes.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Familiarity with Tableau or similar visualization tools is a plus.
- Experience with role-based security for Cognos reports and models.
- Knowledge of Snowflake and other cloud-based data technologies.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.