SAS Developer; Data Integration and Quality Lead Family Flexi Bens - CYCLE

Location:

Leeds

Graduate Calibre

Financial Services

2 Globe Road, Tower Works, Leeds, LS11 9QG

Any MS Qualifications are beneficial

9 - 5.30

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + 3% flexible benefits + on target bonus of 10% + contributory pension

• Free on-site parking
• Shuttle bus from major train station
• On site Café
• On site Gym
• Break out areas with gaming
• Purchase and sell holiday entitlement
• Family benefits with flexi bens
• Succession planning – great career prospects – growing company

We are looking for a Senior SAS Developer who truly wants to make an impact on our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, build and support, of SAS processes and reporting within the Group. They will also research alternative technical solutions for changing business needs and SAS customer base.

Working closely with the Manager-Data Services/Architect they will ensure the daily activities of the team meet the requirements of SLA and providing support for SAS customers by troubleshooting problems with SAS applications/ environment

We have a strong track record of sustainable growth which is set to continue - the team that helps to deliver that will be rewarded for their contributions with a competitive package including market rate salaries, flexible benefits and annual bonus.

• Strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to design, build and implement data solutions
• Ability to gain business knowledge and expertise on client's data and to make technical decisions and resolve any problems/issues that may rise during development
• Good project management skills with the ability to manage smaller technical projects
• Ability to map and document existing business processes
• Ability to take ownership and resolve issues
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex IT issues
• Extensive development experience using SAS, including code optimisation knowledge
• Experience of working with large datasets
• SAS migration experience (preferably from 9.3 to 9.4)
• Exposure to SAS administration on MS Windows Server
• BSc (Hons.) in a Mathematical / Science /Analytical subject
• Preferably a Financial services background

• SAS v9 preferably 9.3 with SAS EG (5.1, 7.1) experience
• SAS Modules experience:
  Macro, SQL, ODS, SAS Pass-Through (to MS SQL Server), SAS Stored Processes
• Exposure to SAS platform administration tools (Management Console and SAS Platform Suite)
• Experience in using SAS Data Integration Studio
• Familiar with in-memory reporting tools (Qlik View, SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Visual Statistics)
• MS SQL Server
• MS Office / MS Visio

• SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS9
• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS9 or equivalent SAS programming experience

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and pay reviews, contributory pension and 3% flexible benefits pot with options including cycle to work, critical illness, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, travel insurance, dining club and retail discounts.