Cognos Developer

We are seeking an experienced IBM Cognos Architect with strong Data Engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize enterprise data and reporting solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Cognos Framework Manager, IBM Data Stage, and PL/SQL, along with exposure to modern data platforms such as Databricks and Apache Spark.

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise BI and data warehousing solutions using IBM Cognos and Data Stage
• Develop scalable data models and frameworks using Cognos Framework Manager (FM)
• Define data architecture standards, governance, and best practices
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions
• Architect and build complex reports, dashboards, and packages in IBM Cognos Analytics
• Optimize query performance and reporting frameworks for large-scale datasets
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and performance of reporting layers
• Design and develop ETL pipelines using IBM Data Stage
• Write and optimize PL/SQL procedures, functions, and queries for data processing
• Ensure high-quality data integration across multiple upstream/downstream systems

• Contribute to data modernization initiatives leveraging Databricks
• Apache Spark (Scala/PySpark)
• Integrate traditional BI systems with cloud-based or big data platforms
• Enable hybrid data solutions (on-prem + cloud)

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in ETL and reporting processes
• Implement performance tuning strategies across Cognos, Data Stage, and databases
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in data pipelines

• Engage with business, data, and technology teams for requirement gathering and solution alignment
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams