Senior Cognos Developer

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Transportation Insight has strategically positioned itself in the industry with top talent that boasts strategic involvement in the continued evolution of the small package/parcel and freight marketplace. In addition to our knowledge, we have built out the technology to help companies (shippers) unlock the power of their supply chain.

Transportation Insight is recognized as a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. At the core of our culture, team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities, and ourselves every day.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cognos Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-level reporting and business intelligence solutions using IBM Cognos Analytics. You will work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain Cognos Analytics reports, dashboards, and models.
• Optimize performance and scalability of Cognos applications.
• Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Develop complex data models and frameworks to support analytical needs.
• Provide technical expertise in data visualization and report-building best practices.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all reporting solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Cognos-related issues, ensuring system reliability.
• Maintain documentation for development processes, configurations, and enhancements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Cognos development and BI reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Cognos Analytics, including Framework Manager, Report Studio, Dashboarding, and Transformer.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and data manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Hands on experience with Enterprise Data Warehouse - Built On-prem SQL Server , Snowflake , and Databricks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to be a self-starter.
• Ability to solve problems and operate with a sense of ownership of results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel and Access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Cognos Administration and performance tuning.
• Experience integrating Cognos with other BI tools and platforms.
• Certifications in Cognos or Business Intelligence are a plus.
• Experience with versioning upgrades and overall Cognos maintenance.

** MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULING

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An employee in this position must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.

TRAVEL

Out of state travel is limited but may be required for special training/conferences.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Product Management and Information Technology
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and…