Job description
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
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.