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Cognos Developer

November 4, 2024 by

Typical day in this role:
The main function of a Developer (Other Specialty) is to design, develop, and implement applications using in-demand languages and technologies (e.g. –OpenPages Congo’s) to support business requirements.

Job Responsibilities:
• Analyze highly complex business requirements; generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex Congo’s report components and applications.
• Act as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation and analysis efforts.
• Leverage industry best practices to design, test, implement and support a solution.
• Assure quality security and compliance requirements are met for supported area.
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment.
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner

Must have:
• 8-10 years of experience in the software development field using Congo’s reporting, Experience in COGNOS Version 11and/or 12 report development (2 to 5+ years)
• Creating, enhancing, and maintaining Framework Manager models to support business requirements (5+ years).
• Designing and developing Congo’s BI reports using Report Studio with data drill-down and slice-and-dice options (5+ years).
• Metadata creation, report specifications, integration, test planning, testing, and implementation support.
• Advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) skills (5+ year) in database DB2 or Oracle. Ability to write complex queries, included complex joins and nested queries. Comprehensive knowledge of relational database concepts (7+ years).
• Understanding of server technologies (Websphere, Internet Information Server, Apache, WebLogic), operating systems (Windows 2008R2/2012, AIX, Linux), and server security (5+ years).

Nice to have:
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• IBM OpenPages Congo’s development.
• Experience integrating third-party vendor products.
• Experience with onshore and offshore models.
• Preference for candidates with a financial industry background.

Soft skill:
• Fluency in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities to develop and support systems that meet user requirements.
• Creativity and flexibility in identifying technical solutions to resolve business problems in a rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environment.
• In-depth understanding of the application systems you are responsible for.
• Ability to support multiple applications and multitask between priorities.

Education and Certifications:
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a technical equivalent.

Best vs. Average Candidate:
Open pages Congo’s report development experience V 11 or higher, strong technical knowledge, good communication, problem solver.

Interview:
1st round on MS teams with HM on soft skills and work experience – 30mins
2nd round panel technical interview – in person availability is must – 45 mins
 

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