Senior SAS Developer
Irving, United States
WorldLink US
WorldLink is a leading provider of Data & Analytics services with a global reach and 25 years of experience.TITLE: Senior SAS Developer
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Irving, TX
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information
technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom
software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we
help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital
technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play
hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what
life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and
constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their
future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are
a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by
ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You
don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at
WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing
it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic
startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we’re looking for:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SAS
Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive
experience with SAS BI Tools, SAS programming, and ETL processes, and a strong
background in working with large-scale data environments.
As a Senior SAS Developer, you will collaborate with
cross-functional teams to enhance data workflows, ensure accurate data
reporting, and implement efficient, high-performance SAS solutions.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Modify and enhance existing SAS
code for compliance with updated coding standards, including optimization
and debugging.
- Develop and maintain ETL
processes using SAS ETL Studio and SAS DI Studio to efficiently manage
large datasets.
- Implement complex data analysis
tasks using SAS/STAT, SAS/IML, SAS/Graph, and other SAS programming tools.
- Utilize SAS SQL Pass-Through to
interact with various databases including DB2, SQLSVR, Teradata,
Snowflake, MySQL, and Oracle.
- Leverage SAS Business
Intelligence (BI) tools such as Information Delivery Portal, SAS OLAP-Cube
Developer, and SAS Information Map Studio to generate insights from data.
- Create and optimize custom
reports and dashboards using Tableau to deliver critical data insights to
stakeholders.
- Perform data integration and
transformation tasks in Hadoop and Snowflake environments.
- Provide mentorship and guidance
to junior developers and team members on SAS best practices, optimization
techniques, and advanced programming methods.
- Collaborate with other
development teams to ensure smooth database migrations, such as from
Teradata to Snowflake, and assist with data integrity during these
transitions.
- Develop solutions to monitor and
report abnormal system behavior or data inconsistencies, utilizing SAS
tools for validation and troubleshooting.
- Oversee SAS code migration
between development and production environments.
- Actively engage in
problem-solving and root cause analysis of issues affecting data accuracy
and system performance.
Required Experience and Education:
- 8 - 12 years of experience in SAS
programming, with a focus on 9.4 SAS/STAT, SAS/IML, SAS/Graph, and SAS
Base.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or
a related field is required. Master’s
Degree (quantitative or technical discipline is a plus / preferred).
- SAS Certifications (e.g Base SAS,
Advanced SAS Programmer, SAS Data Integration Developer) are Preferred.
- Proficiency in SAS BI Tools
(e.g., Information Delivery Portal, OLAP-Cube Developer, SAS SQL Pass-Through).
- Proven experience working with
large-scale databases such as Teradata, Snowflake, MySQL, DB2, and Oracle.
- Experience with SAS 9.4 Viya, ETL
Studio, SAS DI Studio, and SAS EG for data integration and reporting.
- Advanced knowledge of SAS Macro
programming and the ability to create scalable and efficient solutions.
- Experience working with Hadoop
and Snowflake for data storage and analytics.
- Strong proficiency with Tableau
for report and dashboard development.
Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience with SAS 9.4
Viya, Business Intelligence tools (SAS Information Map Studio, SAS
OLAP-Cube Developer, etc.)
- Base SAS, SAS Macro Language, SAS
SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Studio, and SAS Viya 9.4.
- Experience working with large
datasets and complex joins, data cleansing, and statistical modeling.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and
relational databases such as Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with data warehousing,
data modeling, and ETL pipelines.
- Ability to integrate SAS with
tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or Python/R is a plus.
- Familiarity with version control
tools such as Git, Bitbucket.
- Experience working in Agile
development environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-based
databases and data platforms such as Snowflake and Hadoop.
- Expertise in SQL, including
experience with SAS SQL Pass-Through.
- Familiarity with programming and
scripting languages like Python or R is a plus.
- Experience with SAS Grid, SAS
Management Console, and SAS Eminer for data management and analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with
industry-standard data governance and data security protocols.
- Experience with automation and
system administration tasks related to SAS environments.
- Ability to mentor and train
junior developers and promote a collaborative work environment.
- Strong verbal and written
communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and technical
teams.
- Modified and enhanced production
SAS reports to meet updated coding standards, including using pass-through
connections to DB2 and SQLSVR.
- Delivered SAS programming support
for remediation efforts, ensuring customers were adequately compensated
for banking errors.
- Developed programs to harmonize
time series data and utilize SAS/IML and ODS for reporting.
- Converted SAS code from Netezza
to Snowflake and mentored junior developers in advanced SAS techniques.
- Developed SAS solutions for the
Anti-Money Laundering team, enhanced program efficiency, and used Tableau
for data visualization.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated individual with
the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong
organization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment.
- Limited supervision and the
exercise of discretion.
- Excellent communication skills,
capable of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and
collaboratively within a team.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat,
stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of
objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time.
Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail,
numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual
challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May
require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we’ll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the
details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development
opportunities. A few highlights include:
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life & Accidental Death &
Dismemberment
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/
Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT you should know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse
perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at
WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting
opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including
pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability
or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with
disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process
should contact us.
This job description is designed to cover the main
responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.
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