SAS Programmer

Klaus IT Solutions; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a skilled professional to support, maintain, and develop their information systems. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of SAS AML programming and collaboration with various functional teams to ensure quality and security objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, be capable of managing multiple projects, and be proactive in problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAS application support and configuration.
• Strong understanding of software development methods.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and develop information systems.
• Monitor SAS AML systems and perform root cause analysis for incidents.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and develop applications.

Skills

SAS AML 7.1 programming

SAS EG

Oracle PL/SQL

Basic Linux knowledge

Software development methods

UNIX OS

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAS DI

SAS VA

Job description

The role involves supporting, maintaining, and developing information systems to meet operational, data, and information security objectives of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System monitoring and periodic health checks of SAS AML system.
2. Handling SAS AML incidents and providing root cause analysis (RCA).
3. Knowledge of SAS AML automation, including machine learning and scenario fine-tuning tools.
4. Analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
5. Participating in effort estimation and delivery planning.
6. Designing and developing applications in accordance with functional specifications and assessing system performance.
7. Preparing documentation such as SDDs and writing unit and integration test cases.
8. Prototyping and researching alternative implementation strategies.
9. Coding according to program specifications.
10. Monitoring module development as per plan and SLAs.
11. Performing unit tests and supporting acceptance testing, implementation, and training.
12. Ensuring quality standards in module delivery and preparing production transfer documentation.
13. Conducting root cause analysis for production system disruptions and gathering logs for investigation.
14. Adhering to service call SLAs and coordinating with vendors for issue resolution.
15. Documenting test results, program specifications, and technical architecture.
16. Deploying bug fixes, performing SIT, and maintaining existing code base.
17. Ensuring application stability and aligning solutions with architecture standards.
18. Implementing change management processes for all change deliverables.

Working Relationships:

• Member of the development/implementation team, including offshore members.
• Interaction with team members and other functional teams.
• Participation in shadowing and training activities.
• Adherence to information security and change management procedures.
• Providing administrative support, reviewing code, and supporting defect investigations.

Skill Set:

• Mandatory: SAS AML 7.1 programming (BASE and Advanced SAS), SAS EG, Oracle PL/SQL.
• Preferable: SAS DI, SAS VA.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Experience with SAS application support, configuration, and user management.
• Optional: Data warehouse/ETL SQL, Dunning and Month-end processes.
• Strong understanding of software development methods, UNIX OS, scripting languages, and development tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.