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Job Title: SAS Developer (with Python & AWS knowledge)
Location: Reston VA, Plano TX - 3 days oniste
Job Type: 12 months
Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled SAS Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAS programming, along with a working knowledge of Python and AWS. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining SAS-based solutions to support data-driven business decisions, as well as leveraging AWS cloud services and Python for additional automation, analytics, and integration tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement SAS programs for data extraction, transformation, and reporting in alignment with business requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and execute data processing workflows.
- Develop and optimize complex SAS procedures, macros, and scripts to ensure efficient and accurate data analysis.
- Perform data validation, quality checks, and troubleshoot SAS programs and code issues.
- Build data pipelines and integrate SAS with AWS cloud platforms and other systems for improved scalability and performance.
- Leverage Python for automating tasks, handling data manipulation, and enhancing SAS-based processes.
- Implement and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2, Lambda, RDS) to enhance data storage, processing, and deployment.
- Document code, processes, and systems clearly and maintain them for future reference.
- Support and mentor junior developers in SAS, Python, and AWS technologies.
- Continuously explore and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency, performance, and scalability of data solutions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- SAS: Strong hands-on experience in SAS programming, data management, and analytics, including familiarity with SAS BASE, SAS MACROS, and SAS SQL.
- Python: Knowledge of Python for data processing, analysis, and automation (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter Notebooks).
- AWS: Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, RDS, and AWS Glue for cloud-based data storage, processing, and orchestration.
- Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., SQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to solve complex data issues and improve data workflows.
- Data Modeling and Reporting: Experience in designing data models and creating reports and dashboards.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Version Control: Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with AWS Data Lakes and ETL processes.
- Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in data processing.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in SAS programming and data analytics.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and Python programming.