Cognos Developer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Stott and May
£540 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: The role of Cognos Developer involves designing, developing, and delivering complex reporting and analytics solutions within a Business Intelligence team. The position focuses on transitioning legacy data outputs to a modern Cognos Analytics environment. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Cognos Analytics to create robust BI solutions that meet evolving business needs. This is a contract position for a duration of 6 months or more, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deliver complex reporting, data extracts, and analytics solutions.
- Transition legacy data outputs to a modern Cognos Analytics environment.
- Ensure robust and scalable BI solutions that meet evolving business requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with Cognos Analytics, including proficiency in Report Studio, Framework Manager, and Dashboarding.
- Strong expertise in data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and SQL; ETL experience is a plus.
- Track record in designing, building, and optimizing large-scale BI and reporting solutions.
- Understanding of BI best practices, data governance, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in agile development methodologies.
Salary (Rate): £540/day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Cognos Developer
Contract 6 months+
Manchester & Remote
Rate £540 Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cognos Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering complex reporting, data extracts, and analytics solutions to support critical business functions. This role focuses on transitioning Legacy data outputs, primarily in Excel and SAS, to a modern Cognos Analytics environment, ensuring robust and scalable BI solutions that meet evolving business requirements.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Proven years of hands-on experience working with Cognos Analytics, including advanced proficiency in Report Studio, Framework Manager, and Dashboarding.
* Strong expertise in data modelling, data warehousing concepts, and SQL; experience with ETL processes is a plus.
* Proven track record in designing, building, and optimizing large-scale BI and reporting solutions, especially in financial or operational domains.
* Solid understanding of BI best practices, data governance, and compliance requirements.
* Demonstrated proficiency in agile development methodologies, with experience participating in sprints, reviews, and iterative delivery.
Full details given upon application