Cognos Reporting Engineer

Role \- S/w Consultant

Specialization \- Enterprise Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Mainframe Integration.

Responsibilities \-

Architecture Design \- Design end\-to\-end financial reporting solutions using IBM Cognos Analytics

ETL Orchestration \- Develop complex data load processes using Turbo Integrator to pull data into TM1 cubesCube Modeling \- Build and optimize Multidimensional Models (OLAP) for real\-time financial analysis

Mainframe Integration \- Manage and automate data extraction from mainframe systems using JCL and REXX scripts

Financial Reporting \- Create executive\-level dashboards and complex financial statements within Cognos

Performance Tuning \- Optimize TM1 rules and feeders to ensure high\-speed calculation performance

Legacy Automation \- Maintain and update CAS 7 (Common Access System) configurations for secure data access

Data Governance \- Ensure data integrity between mainframe source systems and reporting layers

Level Support (L2/L3\) \- Handle escalated incidents, performing deep technical analysis to identify root causes in complex "black box" AI pipelines.

Corrective Engineering \- Implement source code fixes, bug adjustments, and enhancements to existing codebases to make sure system application evolution and stability.

Process Improvement \- Script automated system maintenance tasks using REXX to reduce manual overhead

Stakeholder Advisory \- Translate complex financial requirements into technical multidimensional structures

Requirements \-

Bachelor's degree (Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics Communication/ Information Science/Telecommunications)Experience \- 12\+ years in software engineering with at least 4 years in an Architect role

Expertise \- Strong experience of the IBM Cognos suite (Analytics and TM1\)

Mainframe Skills \- Hands\-on experience with JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing

Scripting \- Proficiency in REXX for mainframe automation and system exits

Modeling \- Expert knowledge of Multidimensional Modeling and OLAP concepts

s/w Tooling \- Advanced skills in Turbo\-Integrator for data transformation and mapping

Financial Acumen \- Strong understanding of Financial Reporting cycles (Budgeting, Forecasting, Consolidations).

Technical Access \- Familiarity with CAS 7 for environment security and access control

Data Integration \- Experience connecting heterogeneous data sources to IBM Cognos environments

Troubleshooting \- Ability to debug complex batch failures in a mainframe\-to\-BI pipeline

Methodologies \- Experience leading squads in an Agile/Scrum environment

Collaborative Mindset \- Ability to work within an Agile team to deliver integration milestones

Communication \- Ability to translate complex technical details into business functional terms with stakeholders

Mandatory Skills

BI Analytics \- IBM Cognos Analytics, TM1

Mainframe \- JCL, REXX, CAS 7Data Modeling \- Multidimensional Modeling , Turbo\-Integrator

Business Domain \- Financial Reporting

Desirable Skills

BI Analytics \- Cognos SDK, Powerplay

Mainframe \- z/OS, TSO/ISPFData Modeling \- MDX Query Language

Business Domain \- SQL, Data Warehousing

Soft Skills

Critical thinker and good problem\-solver

Good oral and written communication skills Good team player, self\-starter, and good analytical skills

Good understanding about code quality, security standards, and programing best practices