COGNOS Developer

Brickendon Consulting is an award-winning global management and technology consultancy specializing in innovative solutions and transforming complex, highly regulated environments. Founded in 2010, Brickendon has a strong focus on financial services and the public sector, helping organizations navigate and implement significant changes.

We are looking for a COGNOS Developer to join our team.

Work location: United Kingdom

Work setting: Remote with on-site attendance in Bristol

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build IBM Cognos Framework Manager models for each system (BIWMS, BODMS, VITAL, BOB).
• Develop, optimise, and maintain approximately 200300 reports and dashboards using Cognos Analytics 12.
• Collaborate with Authoritys testing team to perform functional and user acceptance testing before deployment to live environments.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across multiple frameworks and reporting layers.
• Apply performance optimisation techniques such as query tuning, model restructuring, and indexing for faster report generation.
• Implement security and access controls aligned with MoDs OFFICIALSENSITIVE classification standards.
• Support root cause analysis, issue resolution, and report corrections in coordination with DE&S business teams.
• Provide technical documentation including model design, data lineage, and deployment guides.
• Comply with DEFCON 658, 659A, and 660 security requirements and the Official Secrets Act 1989.
• Attend progress reviews and submit milestone updates as per the project delivery plan.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in IBM Cognos Analytics (v11 or v12).
• Proven experience in Framework Manager, Report Studio, Query Studio, and Transformer.
• Strong SQL proficiency (Oracle or SQL Server).
• Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and relational modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in report optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience delivering secure reporting solutions within government or regulated sectors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile working practices and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent.