Cognos Sr. DeveloperDevelops and supports the information needs of the organization. Provides the facility and means to access the pertinent data primarily through the use of the BI suite of products, Cognos, SQL queries and Microsoft tools for reporting and analysis.
Implements changes consistent with client requirements and established time schedules. Uses appropriate tools and technologies to develop and test the logic changes needed by various applications programs. Work includes enhancing or maintaining existing applications, and the analysis of problems and implementation of fixes for defects reported in various applications.
Focus is on the effective maintenance and support of applications that optimize the use of information to meet client business needs.• Develops queries, reports, and end user applications to meet business needs• Understands the flow of data in the organization, where corporate data is stored and decides on the best way of extracting data• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation—designs and implements standards• Interprets business requirements and produces information objects to support those requirements• Troubleshoots and provides user support for data issues by reviewing program code and data source for flaws in design or integrity• Understands data warehouse processes• Understands BI product suite• Good knowledge on Cognos TM1 is huge plus• Develops and expands knowledge of relevant tools and technologies• Uses the SDLC methodology to deliver Business Intelligence projects through requirements gathering, scope definition, development, testing and implementationExperience Required:Requirements analysisProficient in MS Office applicationsStrong analytical abilitiesAbility to relate numbers and calculations to ideasExperience Preferred:BI Tools, Cognos tools and Framework Manager preferredInsurance industry, P&C preferredData warehouse/data marts preferredActuarial skills are preferredKnowledge & Skills Required:Software Development Life Cycle methodologiesSystems Analysis & DesignSoftware testing & quality assuranceRelational Databases (e.g. DB2, Oracle, or SQL)Knowledge & Skills Preferred:Business Intelligence toolsConflict ManagementINS21, 22, 23Project ManagementEducation Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceEducation Preferred: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics or finance or computer science preferredPreferred Technical Skills:OracleDB2HTMLProficient in spreadsheet, word processing and database applications, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS AccessTesting methodologiesSQL