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Lead Cognos Platform Architect (Charlotte or Jersey City)

Experis
Jersey, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2025
Our client is seeking a Lead Cognos Platform Architect in Jersey City, NJ to join their dynamic team. As a Lead Cognos Platform Architect, you will be part of the Enterprise Busing Intelligence Technology (EBIT) team supporting a large-scale platform for over 9,000 users. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to innovation, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Lead Cognos Platform Architect

Location: Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC

Pay Range: $73.68/hr

What's the Job?

  • Design, implement, and oversee efficient strategies for the Cognos Center of Excellence, focusing on long-term scalability and performance.
  • Advise and educate internal stakeholders on Cognos architecture, blueprints, and best practices to optimize platform utilization.
  • Troubleshoot complex platform and tenant issues independently or collaboratively to ensure seamless operations.
  • Create project plans to identify opportunities, improve processes, and support team objectives through collaboration.
  • Monitor, maintain, and plan platform usage metrics using Python frameworks, and automate administrative tasks via Cognos APIs or Python scripts.


What's Needed?

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience with Cognos Analytics, including development, modeling, and administration on V12.
  • 3 years of platform administration and automation experience, with a focus on hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, SQL, Oracle, and containerized environments such as RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Cognos APIs for administration and automation, along with familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk or Dynatrace.
  • Strong communication skills and a self-starter attitude, with the ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively.


What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects supporting a large user base in a cutting-edge environment.
  • Engagement with innovative technologies such as containerization and cloud deployments.
  • Collaborative team culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Potential for professional growth and skill development in a forward-thinking organization.
  • Competitive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.


Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay


If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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