SAS Platform Engineer — Kubernetes & Viya Expert

Hexaware Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexaware Technologies is seeking a SAS Administration expert with hands-on Kubernetes deployment experience in a Dubai-based environment. The role requires extensive SAS platform knowledge, including SAS Viya 3.x/4.x and SAS 9.4, plus Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring tools.

Candidates should have Linux/Unix administration skills, familiarity with SAS ETL tools (SAS DI Studio, SAS Data Integration, SAS Management Console), and strong networking basics for cloud/on-prem hybrid setups.

Qualifications

• 36 years of overall experience in SAS Administration with hands-on exposure to Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Strong working knowledge of SAS Viya 3.x/4.x and SAS 9.4 architecture and administration.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (kubectl, Helm, namespaces, RBAC, networking, storage/persistent volumes).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker) and container registries.
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration (shell scripting, cron, log analysis).
• Working knowledge of SAS ETL tools—SAS DI Studio, SAS Data Integration, SAS Management Console.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK stack.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, ingress, firewalls) in a cloud/on-prem hybrid setup.
• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases (Vertica, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams (Infra, DevOps, Data Engineering).

Responsibilities

• 36 years of overall experience in SAS Administration with hands-on exposure to Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Strong working knowledge of SAS Viya 3.x/4.x and SAS9.4 architecture and administration.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (kubectl, Helm, namespaces, RBAC, networking, storage/persistent volumes).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker) and container registries.
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration (shell scripting, cron, log analysis).
• Working knowledge of SAS ETL tools—SASDI Studio, SASData Integration, SASManagement Console.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK stack.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancers, ingress, firewalls) in a cloud/on-prem hybrid setup.
• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases (Vertica, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams (Infra, DevOps, Data Engineering).

Skills

SAS Administration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Shell scripting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Linux/Unix administration

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

kubectl

Helm

SASDI Studio

SAS Data Integration

SAS Management Console

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

ELK Stack

SQL databases (Vertica, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

Job description

Hexaware Technologies is seeking a SAS Administration expert with hands-on Kubernetes deployment experience in a Dubai-based environment. The role requires extensive SAS platform knowledge, including SAS Viya 3.x/4.x and SAS 9.4, plus Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring tools.

Candidates should have Linux/Unix administration skills, familiarity with SAS ETL tools (SAS DI Studio, SAS Data Integration, SAS Management Console), and strong networking basics for cloud/on-prem hybrid setups.