Cognos SDK, Web Services and OOP techniques<br><br>
 Knowledge of HTML scripting and Java development<br><br>
 Composite Server, portals/portlets, other Cognos components, and ability to configure and administer them<br><br>
 Knowledge of Active Directory/Directory Server/Site-Minder/Custom Java provider or other types of authentication and authorization services<br><br>
 Knowledge of Cognos 8 security architecture and management<br><br>
 Proven experience of data warehouse modeling and design <br><br>
 Strong problem solving & analytical skills.<br><br>
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.<br><br>
 Have a can do attitude, great listening skills and effective delivery of technology.<br><br>
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:<br><br>
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 Work with data warehouse users and report authors to develop system requirements, specifications, and designs. <br><br>
 Meet with users to plan and develop detailed requirements.<br><br>
 Report Creation: <br><br>
o Lead the effort to develop Cognos reports against the data warehouse.<br><br>
o Work with end users to develop reports using Cognos ReportNet and PowerPlay. <br><br>
o Help develop and ensure reporting standards across CSM applications.<br><br>
 General Support: <br><br>
o Design and implementation of the Cognos reporting infrastructure.<br><br>
o Resolve system problems as required.<br><br>
 Provide Cognos application expertise and training to software developers and fellow data warehouse team members as needed.<br><br>
Experience: EXPERIENCE:<br><br>
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5+ years professional experience including: <br><br>
 Strong Cognos 8 development skills, report design and associated best practices<br><br>
 Expert with Cognos 8 Framework Manager modeling and techniques<br><br>
 Strong Cognos 8 performance analysis and tuning skills, and knowledge of associated best practices<br><br>
 Strong knowledge of Cognos 8 BI (Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, PowerPlay Studio), Cognos Controller, Cognos Planning<br><br>
 Experience with Cognos Office Connection and CAFÉ<br><br>
 Experience with full software development life-cycle<br><br>
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 Knowledge on RDBMS such as MS SQL Server and database performance optimization and tuning as it pertains to reporting and analytic solutions<br><br>
 Knowledge of tools and techniques to troubleshoot and debug Cognos 8 issues<br><br>
 Knowledge of IIS/Tomcat configuration and optimization a plus<br><br>
 Experience in the financial services industry preferred.<br><br>
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