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You are seeking an experienced SAS professional to lead and execute the migration of existing SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) programs and processes to the modern SAS Viya platform. You should have strong expertise in both SAS EG and SAS Viya environments and will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition while optimizing code and processes. Your key responsibilities will include assessing existing SAS EG programs, developing and implementing migration strategies and frameworks, converting SAS EG programs to SAS Viya compatible code, optimizing existing code for better performance in the Viya environment, creating and maintaining documents for migration processes and procedures, providing training and support to team members during the transition, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met, performing testing and validation of migration programs, troubleshooting migration-related issues. For migration planning, you will need to analyze the current SAS EG environment and applications, create a detailed migration roadmap, identify potential risks and mitigation strategies, establish a timeline and milestones. In terms of technical implementation, you will convert SAS EG programs to Viya-compatible format, optimize code for CAS processing, implement new features available in Viya, ensure data security and access controls. You will also be responsible for quality assurance by developing testing strategies, performing parallel runs, validating results, and documenting any discrepancies. Knowledge transfer will involve creating training materials, conducting workshops, providing ongoing support, and documenting best practices. Monitoring and maintenance will require tracking the migration process, monitoring performance, addressing issues and concerns, and providing regular status updates. The work environment is a full-time position that may require occasional overtime during critical migration phases. It is a hybrid work environment with a mix of remote and office work and may require some travel to different office locations. You should have technical skills in SAS Base Programming, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Viya, SAS Studio, SAS Visual Analytics, CAS Programming, Git version control, Data Modelling, and ETL processes. Soft skills required include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, team collaboration, project management, time management, documentation skills, and training and mentoring abilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in SAS programming. You should have strong expertise in SAS Enterprise Guide, hands-on experience with SAS Viya platform, proficiency in SAS Studio and Visual Analytics, knowledge of CAS (Cloud Analytics Service), experience with REST APIs and web services, a strong understanding of data management principles, and experience in working in dual shore engagement is preferred. Preferred qualifications include SAS Certifications, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), knowledge of Python or R programming, project management experience, experience with Agile methodologies, and previous migration project experience. EXL Analytics offers an exciting, fast-paced, and innovative environment where you can work closely with highly experienced analytics consultants. You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that clients engage in, effective teamwork, and time-management skills. The company invests heavily in training employees in all aspects of analytics and leading analytical tools and techniques. Guidance and coaching are provided through a mentoring program wherein every junior-level employee is assigned a senior-level professional as advisors. The unique experiences gathered at EXL Analytics set the stage for further growth and development in the company and beyond. "EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities",
