Cognos BI Developer

Job Title: Cognos BI Developer
Location: Dallas, TX United States
Contract
Primary Skills: Crystal Report, SQL, Cognos
Job Requirements: Cognos BI Developer – Crystal Reports Migration & Integration
Experience Level: Senior (8+ Years) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cognos BI Developer to lead the migration of legacy Crystal Reports into modern, interactive reports and dashboards using IBM Cognos Analytics.
In this role, you will design robust data models, optimize complex database queries, and collaborate closely with backend engineering teams to integrate Cognos reporting solutions seamlessly with Java Spring Boot enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities:

• Report Migration & Modernization: Convert legacy Crystal Reports into modern, interactive IBM Cognos reports, dashboards, and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Database & Query Optimization: Write, tune, and maintain complex SQL queries, views, and data models to ensure high-performance reporting.
• System Integration: Collaborate with backend developers to integrate Cognos reporting engines and dashboards into Java Spring Boot applications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business analysts, product managers, and software engineers to capture reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Maintenance & Support: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve reporting performance bottlenecks, data discrepancies, and integration issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of dedicated enterprise development experience using IBM Cognos Analytics / Cognos BI.
• Migration Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience converting and modernizing Crystal Reports into Cognos reporting environments.
• Data & SQL Mastery: Advanced SQL skills with strong relational database design, query optimization, and performance-tuning expertise.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, technical communication, and experience working in collaborative team environments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience modeling metadata using Cognos Framework Manager or Data Modules.
• Working knowledge of Java Spring Boot application architecture, RESTful services, and web-based report embedding techniques.

Technical Stack Summary:

• Business Intelligence: IBM Cognos Analytics / Cognos BI, Crystal Reports, Cognos Framework Manager
• Database & Querying: SQL, Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Backend Integration: Java Spring Boot, Embedded Analytics, REST APIs Work Experience: 5-7 Years