Position: Cognos BI Architect with ThoughtSpot & Visual SDK Location: Chicago, IL – Onsite from Day 1 Duration: Long-Term Contract Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cognos BI Architect with hands-on expertise in ThoughtSpot and Visual SDK to join a dynamic team working on enterprise-level business intelligence and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in BI architecture, data visualization, and integrating modern BI platforms into scalable enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement robust BI architecture solutions using IBM Cognos BI • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions • Develop and optimize complex reports, dashboards, and data models in Cognos BI • Integrate and implement ThoughtSpot for advanced self-service analytics • Leverage ThoughtSpot Visual SDK to embed custom analytics into business applications • Collaborate with data engineering and ETL teams to ensure seamless data flow and governance • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior BI developers and analysts • Ensure best practices for performance, scalability, and security in all BI solutions Required Skills & Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics • 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Cognos BI (Report Studio, Framework Manager, Transformer) • Strong experience with ThoughtSpot, including implementation, modeling, and embedding analytics • Hands-on experience with ThoughtSpot Visual SDK for custom embedding and API integration • Proficiency in SQL and data modeling techniques • Experience with data warehouses, dimensional modeling, and ETL pipelines • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred) Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience in cloud-based BI deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Knowledge of additional BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project methodologies To Apply:: Please share resume to vivekk@acestackllc.com; sanghab@acestackllc.com