Requirement "Cognos Developer----Columbia, SC"

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Job title: Cognos Developer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Columbia, SC

Interview: Phone Hire

Job Description:

Integrally involved in the development and support of all Internet/Intranet/Extranet sites and supporting systems.  Works closely with other IT groups and customers to define the system design and user interface based on customer needs and objectives. Participates in all phases of the development and implementation process, and may act as a project manager on special projects. Ensures the integration of the web servers and all other supporting systems by using message based middleware and interfacing with relational databases.  Be knowledgeable of best-practices for building secure web applications. Responsible for developing client-side scripting and server-side application code. Extensive knowledge in using programming languages such as Visual Basic, HTML, XML, Java, and ASP. This is an individual contributor role without human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring, performance management).

Specific responsibilities relative to the include:

· Building scorecards, reports, portlets, etc. using the various Cognos studio components;
· Build real time monitoring capabilities across key metrics;
· Provide a mobile platform deployment strategy which includes the ability to securely expose the content as a web service for comparative purposes across other applications;

· Mentoring the reporting team in the design, build and maintenance of an advanced reporting system and solution that provides growth using the Cognos BI solution and upon completion of assignment, reporting team will be able to assume responsibility for Cognos;

· Working with staff to develop a training plan for Business Insight Advanced Users; and
· Participate in exploratory sessions with the project team to identify potential current and future Cognos usage concerning data dissemination via developed reports and dashboards along with associated access and security needs.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): The Internet/Web Engineer must be highly experienced in all aspects of Cognos, to include:  Analysis Studio, Query Studio, Metric Studio, Event Studio, Cognos Business Insight, Cognos Real Time Monitoring, Cognos Mash Up, Cognos Mobile, and Cognos Administration.  Candidate must work with and support end users of all associated organizations and functional areas.  Mentoring and training of the client will also be part of this effort.

· Minimum of 6 years' experience with business intelligence (Cognos), relational database, SQL Server & Reporting, MS Excel and SQL Query Manager

· Must have expertise in programming languages such as Visual Basic, HTML, XML, Java, and ASP
· Must have a thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical, development and problem-solving capabilities

· Strong analytical, decision making/problem solving and critical thinking skills
· Articulates relevant information and directions in an organized and concise manner
· Ability to document requirements and specifications in a clear and concise manner
· Experience with change control management
· Effective facilitation and interpersonal skills

The candidate must have 4-6 years of experience with all phases of a project life cycle using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Visio; implementing and utilizing Business Intelligence solutions such as Cognos. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential ensuring the creation and implementation of requirements and scope documentation, data mapping, design documentation and Quality Assurance Test Plans and Matrices.

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Steve Johnson

IT Recruiter

CNC Consulting, Inc

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