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Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced SAS Developer with a strong focus on production support to join our team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining SAS-based analytics solutions while ensuring the stability, performance, and security of SAS applications in a production environment. The ideal candidate will play a key part in supporting data-driven decision-making, troubleshooting issues efficiently, and collaborating across teams to ensure seamless operations that align with organizational goals.
Software Requirements
Required:
SAS Base, SAS Macro, SAS SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide (latest/or recent stable versions)SQL proficiency with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2UNIX/Linux shell scripting required for environment management and automationVersion control systems (e.g., Git, SAS Management Console) preferredData warehousing concepts and tools preferred
Preferred:
SAS BI tools such as SAS Visual Analytics or SAS Data Integration StudioScheduling and automation tools (e.g., SAS Management Console, Control-M)
Overall Responsibilities Develop, test, and deploy SAS programs and applications based on project requirementsMaintain, optimize, and troubleshoot existing SAS code for efficiency, accuracy, and robustnessProvide ongoing production support, including monitoring, issue resolution, and incident management to ensure high system availability and performanceCollaborate with data analysts, business users, and IT teams to understand data requirements and deliver analytical solutionsValidate, reconcile, and generate reports to support operational and strategic decision-makingEnsure compliance with data security, privacy, and governance standardsDocument technical specifications, system configurations, and support proceduresSupport deployment and upgrade activities for SAS solutions in production environmentsMonitor scheduled and batch SAS jobs, troubleshoot failures, and implement corrective actionsEffectively communicate issues and resolutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages
Required: SAS programming (BASE SAS, Macro, SQL) essential
Preferred: Scripting languages (UNIX/Linux shell scripting) preferred
Databases/Data Management
Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) requiredStrong understanding of data management, extraction, and reconciliation processes required
Cloud Technologies
Familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus, but not mandatory
Frameworks and Libraries
SAS Data Integration Studio, SAS Visual Analytics preferred
Development Tools and Methodologies
Version control (Git, SAS Management Console) preferredAgile/Scrum methodologies required
Security Protocols
Knowledge of data security, compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR) preferred
Experience Requirements Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience as a SAS developer, especially in a production support roleProven track record supporting SAS applications within a live environmentExperience with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident managementPreferred experience working in financial, healthcare, or regulated industries
Day-to-Day Activities Write, test, and optimize SAS programs to support analytics and reporting needsProvide first-line support for SAS applications in production, resolving issues and outages promptlyMonitor, troubleshoot, and resolve failed jobs and system alertsCollaborate with data analysts and technical teams to optimize data workflows and reporting processesAssist in deploying updates, patches, and new solutions to SAS environmentsDocument technical issues, resolutions, and system configurationsParticipate in incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent recurrenceConduct regular system health checks and ensure data security and compliance standards are met
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related fieldAdvanced SAS certifications (e.g., SAS Certified Data Scientist, Base Programmer) are preferredProven experience with SAS Development and Production support in enterprise environmentsAbility to learn new tools and adapt quickly in a dynamic setting
Professional Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within a team and cross-functionallyCustomer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and ownershipGood organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasksAdaptability to evolving technologies and proceduresProactive in identifying and resolving issues to improve system stability
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