Cognos Developer

We are seeking an experienced Cognos Developer to lead the consolidation and optimization of our Cognos reporting environment. This role involves analyzing, redesigning, and consolidating over 900+ reports to improve performance, eliminate redundancies, and build a scalable reporting infrastructure supporting various business functions including Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Risk.
Key Responsibilities:Analyze existing Cognos reports (developed using Framework Manager packages and direct SQL) to identify duplication and inefficiencies.Categorize reports (Simple, Medium, Complex) based on logic, queries, and structure.Consolidate reports with overlapping logic or outputs into optimized versions.Work with business stakeholders to prioritize consolidation efforts based on usage, complexity, and business impact.Redesign reports for efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.Perform unit testing, QA, and regression testing on newly developed reports.Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and coordinate sign-offs.Collaborate with the Analytics and Reporting (AW) team to implement signed-off reports into the production environment.Document report analysis, design changes, validation results, and any identified issues or risks.Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across all consolidated reports.Required Skills & Experience:5+ years of experience in Cognos development (Cognos 10 or 11 preferred).Strong experience with Cognos Framework Manager and Report Studio.Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.Proven experience in analyzing and consolidating large sets of reports.Understanding of data warehousing concepts and reporting best practices.Experience in testing lifecycle unit, QA, regression, and UAT support.Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location-Location-Delhi NCR,Bangalore,Chennai,Pune,Kolkata,Ahmedabad,Mumbai,Hyderabad,remote