Job Title: Cognos Reporting Developer
Location: Cardiff - hybrid 2-3 days onsite p/week ideally
Contract Type: Permanent
£30-35k + benefits
Overview:
We’re looking for an experienced Cognos Reporting Developer to join our client’s team. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reports and dashboards using IBM Cognos Analytics. The role is hands-on, working closely with business users to turn requirements into clear, accurate, and insightful reporting solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards in IBM Cognos Analytics (Report Studio, Query Studio, etc.)
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into reporting solutions
Optimise report performance and troubleshoot issues
Build reusable templates and standard reports for different business areas
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all reporting outputs
Skills & Experience:
Strong experience with IBM Cognos (Report Studio, Query Studio, Cognos Analytics)
Background in BI / reporting development, not just end-user reporting
Good SQL skills and understanding of relational databases
Experience building dashboards, prompts, and drill-down functionality
Strong communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have:
Experience with data modelling or ETL tools
Knowledge of other BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)