SAS Developer (Production Support & Data Analytics Expertise)

 

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 DB2

UNIX/Linux shell scripting required for environment management and automation

Version control systems (e.g., Git, SAS Management Console) preferred

Data warehousing concepts and tools preferred

Preferred:

SAS BI tools such as SAS Visual Analytics or SAS Data Integration Studio

Scheduling and automation tools (e.g., SAS Management Console, Control-M)

 

Overall Responsibilities 

Develop, test, and deploy SAS programs and applications based on project requirements

Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot existing SAS code for efficiency, accuracy, and robustness

Provide ongoing production support, including monitoring, issue resolution, and incident management to ensure high system availability and performance

Collaborate with data analysts, business users, and IT teams to understand data requirements and deliver analytical solutions

Validate, reconcile, and generate reports to support operational and strategic decision-making

Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and governance standards

Document technical specifications, system configurations, and support procedures

Support deployment and upgrade activities for SAS solutions in production environments

Monitor scheduled and batch SAS jobs, troubleshoot failures, and implement corrective actions

Effectively 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) required

Strong 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) preferred

Agile/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 role

Proven track record supporting SAS applications within a live environment

Experience with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident management

Preferred experience working in financial, healthcare, or regulated industries

 

Day-to-Day Activities 

Write, test, and optimize SAS programs to support analytics and reporting needs

Provide first-line support for SAS applications in production, resolving issues and outages promptly

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve failed jobs and system alerts

Collaborate with data analysts and technical teams to optimize data workflows and reporting processes

Assist in deploying updates, patches, and new solutions to SAS environments

Document technical issues, resolutions, and system configurations

Participate in incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence

Conduct 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 field

Advanced SAS certifications (e.g., SAS Certified Data Scientist, Base Programmer) are preferred

Proven experience with SAS Development and Production support in enterprise environments

Ability to learn new tools and adapt quickly in a dynamic setting

 

Professional Competencies 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team and cross-functionally

Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and ownership

Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Adaptability to evolving technologies and procedures

Proactive in identifying and resolving issues to improve system stability

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YNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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