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.