vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.
We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.
We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.
We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.
- Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
- Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
- Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
- Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
- Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
- Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
- On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.
Position details:
Job Title: Cognos Developer
Location: Malden, MA 02148
Duration: 12 months
Project Description:
The Executive Office of Education has several new data warehouse initiatives underway and has a need for a Senior Cognos consultant to assist in the implementations. The candidate will work with the current Cognos applications and their future extensions that enable end-users to analyze a schools performance at multiple levels. The candidate will work with other members of the Education Data Warehouse (EDW) team to resolve technical and data issues for the district users. The individual should be analytically oriented and be able to work as part of a small team. Cognos 10 is the standard BI tool. We plan to move to Cognos 11 in the future.
Description
1. Implement Cognos reports as defined by business users,
2. Deliver, maintain, and troubleshoot as well as enhance BI functionality and apply the toolset for Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse solutions
3. Performance tuning of Cognos reports
4. Work with technical specifications and related documentation
5. Data Warehouse and SQL knowledge (3-5 years of essential experience)
6. Implementation of Cognos cubes
7. Collaborates with business users and works well within a large team
8. Develops, supports and implements Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, multi-dimensional cubes, and relational models as well as complex reports.
9. Utilizes skills and business knowledge for the migration of applications to Dev, UAT and Production environment.]
Required qualifications:
1. 5+ years experience with all Cognos components and 1+ year as part of that with Cognos 10, including:
a. Framework Manager
b. Report Studio
2. Strong SQL skills
3. BA/BS in Computer Science or related field.
4. Must be organized and detail-oriented.
5. Must have a team player attitude.
6. Proven experience working effectively with Business and IT partners.
7. Strong communication, both written and verbal.
8. Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of efficient, cost effective reporting solutions.
9. Designs, develops, tests, implements and supports reporting solutions and enhancements.
10. Creates and maintains documentation to support the full software development lifecycle
11. Mentors others in areas of expertise, including current technologies, systems, business practices, and standards.
12. Evaluates business requirements and processes to provide possible solutions and accurate estimates for development efforts.
13. Effectively communicates with business partners, peers and management.
14. Shape and enhance the Cognos technical design and development process
Desired qualifications:
1. Broad knowledge of IT systems, processes and controls
2. Strong capabilities in analyzing data
3. Public Education work experience
4. Understanding of education data and/or terminology
5. Understanding of Kimball methodology
6. Experience with Cognos 11
Awaiting your positive response
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience with Cognos components
- 1+ year experience with Cognos 10
- Strong SQL skills
- BA/BS in Computer Science or related field
What We Do
vTech solution Inc. is a Managed IT Services firm based out of Washington DC with a primary focus on Cloud Computing and Professional Services. vTech was incorporated in January 2006 under the Commonwealth of Virginia as an IT Professional firm. vTech has experienced constant growth over the years and has developed various IT service capabilities by diversifying its service portfolio to IT Consulting, Enterprise Software Solutions, and Cloud Computing Services to provide complete IT Managed Service offerings. Currently, we are one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and have been consecutively named in INC. 5000 list for the past five years. Our focus is to enhance the level of success for our clients by efficiently offering the highest quality services. We use the most advanced IT technologies and practices to add value to our client services. We specialized in core competencies which include Cloud solutions, Network Services, Security Solutions, Customized Application Services, System Integration, AI Tools, and Professional IT Services such as Project Management, Staff Augmentation, and IT Infrastructure Services. vTech Solution's unwavering dedication to results defines our brand. Our time-tested management processes, quality control methods, and state-of-the-art work environment ensure that our clients' most complex projects are delivered on time, on budget, and message. "vTech encourages and supports a healthy work-life balance for its employees. It offers a workplace where you can work with dignity and independence. vTech offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer tuition and training expense reimbursement and a flexible work schedule."
