Senior Cognos Developer

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$67 to $72 per hour

Start Date:

12.02.2024

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.