New Cognos BI resource 050311-001

http://cognosconsulting.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-cognos-bi-resource-050311-001.html

New Cognos Job

Senior Data Warehouse/BI Developer
Beacon Mutual Insurance
Warwick, RI

Beacon Mutual is currently redesigning its data warehouse and migrating from Cognos Series 7 to Cognos 8.4 BI tools. This initiative includes data integration and the development of dashboards, scorecards and other types of reports. Beacon is recruiting a Senior Data Warehouse/BI Developer with hands on experience with Cognos 8.4 and Data Manager to join our IS team that includes an additional BI developer and a business analyst.

The Senior Data Warehouse/BI Developer is a technical lead position, responsible for assessing requirements, defining strategy, technical architecture, development, delivery and support of Cognos 8 reporting, data integration and data warehouse projects for the enterprise. Candidate will be responsible for creating maintainable BI and DI solutions by conducting cost/benefit analysis for alternative technical approaches; assessing technical risk and incorporating flexibility in anticipation of future business needs. Candidate will participate in all aspects of  the project lifecycle, serving as the subject matter expert on Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing and will mentor and train less experienced developers.  

The ideal candidate will be a self starter with a strong work ethic and work experience that includes all aspects of the above duties.  

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in a computer or technical discipline.
• 7 plus years of development/analysis experience with Cognos BI and data warehouse technologies including Data Manager ETL, dashboard, Cognos 8.4 Framework Manger and report and cube development tools, Cognos Connection, Event Studio and Metric Studio (desired).  
• Oracle 10g database experience with strong SQL and PL/SQL skills.
• Data/dimensional modeling and technical design and documentation.   
• Strong analytic, problem solving and collaborative skills.
• Ability to envision and design solutions that will ensure technical architecture is consistent and compatible with Company's technology direction.
• Strong written/oral communication skills.  
• Insurance or Financial Services application development a plus.  

At Beacon Mutual Insurance, an essential focus of our company is to remain "the workers' compensation insurer of choice" in Rhode Island.  Known for our outstanding service, we have built our reputation on improving the well being of RI's employees in the workplace. To achieve this distinction we invest in the development and welfare of our employees, who are the foundation of our success. We provide a healthy work life balance, excellent benefits, challenging assignments and projects, and the opportunity to make a difference.

For more information about Beacon Mutual Insurance, and to apply for this position on line, please visit us at www.beaconmutual.com.  

Beacon is an EEO/AA Employer.



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New BI Resource Available 20100919-001

http://cognosconsulting.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-bi-resource-available-20100919-001.html

C8 job in san diego

BI Analyst – Cognos in San Diego, CA

3- 5 yrs experience with Cognos 8x. Must have extensive Report Studio development experience with some experience modeling with Cognos Framework Manager, building & refresh cubes in Cognos Transformer, SQL & MDX concepts.

Experience with Cognos SDK (using Java, C# or VB.net) / Oracle Apps/ Oracle Discoverer/ ETL (OWB)/ PL/ SQL and gathering user requirements a plus.

Email: businessintelligencecentre@gmail.com to learn more.

Cognos report developer

Runding Corporation is looking for a contract relationship with an experienced Cognos report developer. There is potential for this to be a full time employee relationship if interested. Initially work would not be full time. Limited travel may be required with all expenses being paid by Runding.

Runding is a small consulting firm that implements and maintains Meridian Systems Proliance application. This software from Meridian is the Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) solution that allows infrastructure-intensive organizations to optimize the Plan-Build-Operate project lifecycle for complex capital projects, construction and real estate programs, and extensive facility portfolios.

Job will include

-Design, implement, and deploy data models to support multiple clients
- Develop, publish, and deploy analysis cubes according to business requirements.
- Develop and deploy reports according to user requirements.
- Identify inefficiencies in current reports and data model
- Develop and maintain client and internal documentation
- Provide user support for client in the development and maintenance reports.

Requirements:
- At least 4 years experience in design and development using Cognos BI platform, Business Intelligence tools, Framework Manager, Report Studio, Query studio, etc.
- Experience in data architecture and modeling
- Excellent technical support documentation skills
- Experience working in a collaborative environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Forrester Research is hiring for a Data Warehouse Developer/Architect.

Job Title	Data Warehouse Developer/Architect
Primary Location	Cambridge, MA
Employment Type	Regular Full Time

Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) is an independent research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice to global leaders in business and technology. Forrester works with professionals in 19 key roles at major companies providing proprietary research, consumer insight, consulting, events, and peer-to-peer executive programs. For more than 25 years, Forrester has been making IT, marketing, and technology industry leaders successful every day. For more information, visit www.forrester.com. Data Warehouse Developer/Architect FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Cambridge, MA Job description: This position is part of the business applications group in the corporate information technology department and reports to the data warehouse manager. The Data Warehouse Architect’s role is to design and implement data warehouse solutions while ensuring high levels of data availability and accuracy. This individual is also responsible for defining data standards and models for warehouse architectures. The ideal candidate is a service-oriented team player who thrives in a fast paced, fluid environment. Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and deploy complex data models (relational and dimensional) to support business initiatives using Cognos Framework Manager. - Develop, publish, and deploy analysis cubes according to business requirements. - Develop and deploy reports according to user requirements. - Identify inefficiencies and gaps in current data warehouses, and leverage solutions. - Identify data discrepancies and data quality issues, and work to ensure data consistency and integrity. - Diagnose and resolve Cognos application access and performance issues, including individual reports. - Develop and maintain relevant documentation to ensure consistent and up-to-date content. - Coordinate and work with other technical staff to develop and enforce quality assurance policies and procedures. - Contribute to the research and selection of data warehouse products, services, protocols, and standards in support of development efforts. - Provide second-tier user support for business authors and report consumers. - Assist with the scheduling, distribution, bursting, and refreshing of corporate reports. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required - At least six years experience in design and development using Cognos BI platform, Business Intelligence Series 8 tools, Framework Manager, Report Studio, Query studio, etc. - Four or more years experience in data architecture and modeling -- dimensional databases, normalized versus denormalized data, trending data capture techniques, etc. - Experience with Cognos Analysis Studio required - Experience with Metric Studio and Event Studio desirable. - Strong SQL/PLSQL knowledge required - Excellent technical support documentation skills - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment - Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skill Forrester Research is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; M/F/D/V are especially encouraged to apply. contact BI Centre for more information