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Senior Cognos Developer
Job Title: Senior Cognos Developer (Contract | Remote US/Canada) Location: 100% Remote (Must be based in the US or Canada ) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Cognos Developer with a strong background in IBM Cognos, DataHub/InfoCenter (DHIC), and Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance . The ideal candidate will have hands-on implementation experience , deep knowledge of insurance data models , and the ability to translate business reporting needs into effective Cognos solutions. This is a contract role with potential long-term engagement for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Cognos Development & Reporting • Design, develop, and deploy Cognos reports, dashboards, and analytics using DataHub/InfoCenter (DHIC) . • Understand InfoCenter data marts and optimize them for business reporting needs. • Ensure high-performance, scalable reporting solutions. Insurance Industry Expertise (P&C Required) • Leverage Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain knowledge to align reporting with business needs. • Experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, ContactManager) is a strong plus . Project & Stakeholder Management • Identify scope changes, risks, and requirements gaps , and escalate to project managers. • Collaborate with business analysts, data teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact reporting solutions. Best Practices & Continuous Improvement • Stay updated with the latest Cognos & DHIC certifications (preferred but not mandatory). • Recommend optimizations for reporting efficiency and data accuracy. Required Qualifications Must-Have: • 3+ years of hands-on IBM Cognos development (Report Studio, Framework Manager). • 23 full project implementations (not just maintenance/support). • Strong experience with DataHub/InfoCenter (DHIC) . • P&C Insurance industry experience (other domains will not qualify). Nice-to-Have: • Exposure to Guidewire InsuranceSuite (PC, CC, BC, CM) . • Relevant DH/IC or Cognos certifications . Originally posted on Himalayas