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Senior Cognos Report Developer

Apex Systems
Lincoln, NE Contractor
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Job#: 3030551

Job Description:

Application Data Developer Expert

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Senior Cognos Report Developer with AWS experience. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing Cognos reports and dashboards for a State Medicaid Data Warehouse. The selected candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and cloud teams to deliver reporting solutions. This position requires expertise in IBM Cognos Analytics, SQL, AWS services, and data modeling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize Cognos reports, dashboards, and visualizations to meet business requirements.
  • Work with an AWS-hosted DB2 Warehouse Solution to build reporting solutions.
  • Develop and maintain Cognos Framework Manager models, data modules, and metadata layers.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to structure data for optimal Cognos performance.
  • Create and optimize complex SQL queries for Cognos reporting.
  • Develop custom Cognos extensions and UI enhancements as needed.
  • Implement role-based security and access control for Cognos users.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance report execution performance in a cloud-based environment.
  • Work with business teams to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Cognos Analytics updates, AWS services, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in IBM Cognos Analytics development is required.

Technical Skills: Required skills include strong experience in AWS infrastructure; expertise in SQL, data modeling, and performance tuning for Cognos reports; experience with Cognos Framework Manager, Report Studio, and Dashboarding; knowledge of ETL processes and data pipelines for Cognos integration; and familiarity with security and authentication configurations in Cognos.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Medicaid and/or Healthcare Plans for compliance and operational report generation.
  • Experience working with AWS DB2.
  • Knowledge of Python or scripting for automation in AWS.
  • An IBM Cognos certification is a plus.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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