SAS Programmer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a SAS Programmer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Work with developers, analysts, and project managers to identify and mitigate risks to quality;
- Design, Develop and Optimize test scripts using standard test automation tools;
- Programming, scripting, and other duties as assigned;
- Perform verification and QA of algorithms, data sets and reports used in creating and/or analyzing customer data;
- Verify data back loads to ensure: all dates accounted for, data is accurate and reports accurately reflect data;
- Define, document and execute test plans and procedures;
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor;
- Responsible for loading, validating, documenting, managing, and analyzing data for both internal and collaborative research projects;
- Responsible for assisting with data storage and management issues around both new and ongoing projects within the Division;
- Contribute to team by timely accomplishment of projects, enhancements and solutions relative to approved initiatives;
- Actively participate in status meetings and operational reviews;
- Assist team members in problem solving and designing solutions;
- Convert research code to production code insuring that all code is in compliance with governance;
- Provide knowledge transfer/training on all developed solutions;
- Design, develop, document and unit test efficient SAS programs using SAS EG and developing SAS DI jobs.
Requirements:
- Attention to detail;
- Proficiency with SAS/BASE (Data step programming) and SAS/SQL or other relational database software (e.g., Oracle);
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Experience with statistical analysis and SAS/STAT procedures;
- Experience working in a UNIX environment;
- Banking and financial experience is a plus, but not mandatory;
- Experience with relational database systems;
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary research team;
- Minimum Bachelors/Master’s preferred;
- Strong conceptual skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail;
- Work constructively and effectively within the Demand Planning team;
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work and adhere to strict timelines;
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical topics with diverse user groups.