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Acies Consulting
SAS Engineer - Unix Platform (2-7 yrs)
Acies Consulting
posted 6d ago
Highlight of the engagement opportunity :
Nature of role : Full time
Number of years of experience expected : 2-7 years
Areas of past experience preferred : SAS programming and SAS Enterprise Guide, Azure Synapse, data analysis
- Educational qualification expected: Graduate/ Postgraduate
- Additional qualifications/ certifications required : None
- Preferable additional qualifications/ certifications : SAS Certified Specialist in IFRS 17
- Preferred geography of previous work experience : India / Europe / APAC / US
- Language requirements : Ability to write and speak fluently in English
- Application experience : SAS programming
Key responsibility areas :
- Design and develop SAS programs to support business and research needs
- Collaborate with end-users and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Test and debug programs to ensure that they are functioning correctly and efficiently
- Document code, processes, and workflows thoroughly and accurately
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAS programs
- Performance tuning of SAS programs
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles, specifically related to insurance or financial services industries.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing IFRS17 solutions and managing complex financial systems projects.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain the integrity and security of all data and code
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of data solutions
- Design and develop batch software on the UNIX platform utilizing Korn shell scripting as a wrapper to execute SQL, SAS and/or Perl programs
- Maintain and enhance the source code and process flow for the department's SAS production environment
- Follow departmental standards and best practices for coding, testing and documentation
- Participate in design reviews and provide input to the design recommendations, information/data flow, incorporate security requirements into design
- Translate technical requirements into programmed application modules and develop/enhance those.
Selection process :
We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:
- Interview : There are expected to be at least 2 rounds of interviews. The number of interview rounds may increase depending on the criticality and seniority of the role involved.
- Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications you have during this discussion.
Preparation required :
It is recommended that you prepare on the following aspects before the selection process:
- Understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles, specifically related to insurance or financial services industries
- Understanding of data integration and transformation processes, data mapping, and data quality assurance techniques
- Technical understanding of SAS programs and manageme
Functional Areas: Other
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