RQ08739 - Business Intelligence Specialist - Senior

Responsibilities:

• Document the new requirements and complete analysis and design document
• Convert the user requirements into business model for Cognos BI
• Convert the business model into Framework Manager Models
• Build the security model for the BI implementation
• Create metadata, user groups and folder structure for BI objects
• Develop reports in Cognos on Cloud Pak for Data and AWS Redshift database
• Test, debug, re-engineer standard reports and dashboards in Cognos on AWS
• Support converted Dynamic Cubes functionality in DMR or Transformer Cubes without any loss in performance
• Document test cases to ensure expected functionality of the reports
• Deploy reports using Cognos Framework Manager
• Develop SQL and PLSQL process and procedures to implement complex logic.
• Assist with SQL tuning and optimization activities related to the Cognos reports.
• Help to optimize the SQL and PL/SQL process for optimal report performance.
• Prepare scripts and documentation for the data preparation process and regular performance checks & monitoring.
• Support user acceptance testing and system implementation.
• Train SMEs or conduct demos on self-serve BI reporting.
• Report development for Intellihealth expansion
• Any other deliverables as assigned by the Project/Resource Manager.
• Knowledge transfer to HSC staff in the form of a detailed guide or as per project requirements.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Public Sector Experience

· Experience working in the Public Sector and familiarity with I&IT project management processes

5 points

Technical Skills

· Experience in design and development of Data Marts or Data Warehouses on a wide range of data repositories (relational and multi-dimensional data stores)

• Experience in Cognos Analytics reporting; modeling with Framework Manager, Transformer, Dynamic Cube Designer, Data Module, Dataset, SDK; implementing point-in-time architecture; testing with Life Cycle Manager (5+ years)
• Excellent requirements analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience in working with Power Designer Tool to design logical and physical models, generating scripts and applying model changes.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)
• Knowledge of BI architecture patterns, best practices, processes, and artefacts

· Experience developing Cognos reports in the IBM Cloud Pak for Data environment

50 points

Core skills, database and domain knowledge

· Experience in Oracle 19 or higher including writing complex SQL/PL SQL queries and materialized views.

• Experience in AWS Cloud technologies, specifically AWS Redshift
• Experience in database performance and tuning skills
• Experience in Cognos migration and testing skills (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)

· Experience with Agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence

35 points

General Skills

· Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with client stakeholders to understand, interpret business requirements and its technical implications.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical solutions to client stakeholders, technical staff and to senior management.

· A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.

10 points

MUST HAVES:

In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x (reporting, dashboarding, embedded JavaScript, embedded SQL)

Experience in AWS Cloud technologies, specifically AWS Redshift