Sr. SAS Developer - Team Lead

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled SAS Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Base SAS, SAS Data Integration (DI), Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, SAS Visual Analytics (VA), SAS Administration, and SQL. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining data integration solutions, performing ETL processes, creating insightful visual analytics, managing the SAS environment, and ensuring seamless data operations.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain programs using Base SAS for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
Optimize SAS code for performance and efficiency.
Debug and troubleshoot SAS programs to resolve issues.
Develop and maintain data integration processes using SAS DI Studio.
Design, implement, and optimize ETL processes to ensure efficient data flow and transformation.
Perform data extraction from various sources, transformation to meet business requirements, and loading into target databases.
Ensure data integrity and quality throughout the ETL process.
Develop and maintain interactive reports and dashboards using SAS Visual Analytics.
Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and translate them into effective visualizations.
Optimize reports and dashboards for performance and usability.
Provide training and support to end-users on SAS VA.
Manage the SAS environment, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAS servers and applications.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
Perform regular backups, updates, and patches for SAS software. Manage user access, roles, and permissions within the SAS environment.
Ensure compliance with data security policies and best practices.
Write efficient SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis. Integrate SQL queries within SAS programs and ETL processes.
Optimize SQL queries for performance and resource utilization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop data solutions.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAS-related issues.
Document processes, standards, and best practices for SAS development and administration.
Stay updated with the latest SAS tools, technologies, and industry trends.

Qualifications
BE, BTECH, MCA, MSC - STATS
Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience as a SAS Developer or similar role.
Proven experience with Base SAS, SAS Data Integration Studio, SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Administration, and SQL.
Strong experience in designing and implementing ETL processes.
Experience in working with large datasets and data warehouses.
Proficiency in Base SAS programming and scripting.
Knowledge of relational databases and strong SQL skills.
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools.
Understanding of data visualization principles and best practices.
Knowledge of SAS platform architecture and administration.