Senior Software Engineer - Data Analytics

Company: Open Systems Technologies
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

A financial services firm is looking for aSenior Software Engineer - Data Analytics to join their team in Jersey City, NJ.Compensation: $140-150K baseResponsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Cognos & Power BI reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Work closely with data engineers and analysts to design and implement effective data models that support business reporting and analytics requirements.
• Integrate solutions with other systems and data sources to create seamless and automated reporting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, business analysts, and software engineers, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Conduct thorough testing of Cognos/Power BI solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to business requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including data models, report specifications, and user guides.
• Provide training and support to end-users, helping them understand and maximize the value of Cognos/Power BI analytics.Qualifications:Required
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on data analytics and UKG Cognos Reporting and various data integration across systems.
  • Familiarity with HCM and/or Compliance applications:
    • Good to have understanding of HCM and/or compliance applications and business domain.
    • Database and Data Integration:
      • Strong foundation in SQL for querying and managing databases.
      • Understanding of data warehousing concepts, including star and snowflake schemas.
      • Report Optimization:
        • Skills in optimizing Cognos reports for performance.
        • Proficiency in using Performance Analyzer and other tools to diagnose and address performance issues.
        • Data Governance and Security:
          • Experience in implementing row-level security to manage user access to data based on role or other criteria.
          • Understanding of the best practices for setting up RLS to ensure data security and compliance.
          • Solid programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, or similar.
          • Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
          • Strong understanding of database systems, data warehousing, and data visualization best practices.
          • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
          • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Preferred:
            • Cognos certification.
            • Experience with other data visualization tools and platforms.
            • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
            • Strong experience in the Financial Services domain.
            • Experience in the Client Services and Sales Enablement space (B2B) is preferred.
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