Senior Cognos Developer

Kimley-Horn and Associates • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Senior Cognos Developer to join the corporate team in our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC). This is not a remote position. We are looking for an experienced Senior Cognos Developer to lead the design, development, and administration of our IBM Cognos Analytics environment. This role is ideal for a BI professional who enjoys building complex data models, optimizing performance, and delivering reporting solutions that drive data-driven decisions across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with IBM Cognos Analytics (Report Studio, Framework Manager, Administration)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and BI best practices
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other BI data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Exposure to Cognos DQM and CQM modeling
• Familiarity with cloud-based Cognos deployments
• Relevant IBM Cognos certifications
• T-SQL on SQL Servers
• Excel and Power Queries
• SSAS Tabular (on-prem or cloud)
• Visual Studio or equivalent software
• Azure Data Factory / SSIS
• Experience with other Microsoft Power Platform programs (Power Apps, Power Automate)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations in Cognos
• Source data needed for reports and work with the data team to incorporate into the data warehouse and models
• Perform Cognos administration tasks including user management, security setup, deployment, and performance tuning
• Maintain and optimize data models, packages, and reporting layers
• Troubleshoot issues with reports, data sources, and server environments
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards
• Support upgrades, patches, and migrations for Cognos environments

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees