Cognos Architect

Played BI / OLAP architect Role for at least two end to end large engagements Build reporting and meta-data models in IBM Cognos Framework Manager to support strategic data initiatives Good understanding of ROLAP / MOLAP functionalities Knowledge of IBM BI Reference Architecture BI Methodology Strong knowledge of Dimension Modeling Extensive knowledge of the IBM IM stack Enterprise Data Architecture Full software development lifecycle Data (logical & physical) Modeling tools and methodologies in data design Data Warehouse methodologies Relational and Dimensional Design concepts OLTP, OLAP and DSS implementations Oracle, SQL Server Databases, Indices, Views, Etc. IBM Netezza design and optimization for Cognos BI IBM Cognos BI (Report Studio, Framework Manager, Workspace Advanced, Query Studio, Analysis Studio, Event Studio) ETL tool knowledge (Informatica, SSIS, Data Stage) Willingness to work with multiple project teams in tandem in a technical consultation role. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Should have excellent communication and customer presentation skills. Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. At least 5 years of experience with DW/BI and ETL tools. At least 2 years of hands on experience in Design, Development & Build activities in Ab Initio Projects • MUST. At least 7 years of experience in Project life cycle activities on DW/BI development and maintenance projects and IT Job Status: Full Time Eligibility: EAD GC or GC or US Citizens Share the Profiles to mkonni(at)1stitsolutions.com Contact: 703-349-1214 Keep the subject line with Job Title and Location First IT Solutions