Tech Data Analyst - Dubai

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment company in Dubai is seeking an experienced SAS and SQL professional. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in data-driven solutions, with expertise in SAS Base, SQL programming, and BI tools. Key responsibilities include developing ETL processes, maintaining fraud detection systems, and supporting BI applications. A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science is essential. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in delivering data-driven solutions.
• Strong proficiency in SAS Base, SAS Macros and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with ETL pipelines and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize SAS Base programs and SQL queries.
• Build and support BI applications and dashboards using SAS.
• Design and maintain fraud detection systems and credit risk models.

Skills

SAS Base

SQL programming

Power BI

UNIX Shell Scripting

DevOps Tools

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAS Visual Analytics

SAS DI Studio

Git

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Job description

• Seeking a result-driven SAS and SQL professional with over 10 years of experience in delivering robust data-driven solutions across domains like Credit Risk, Fraud Management, Campaign Analytics, and Healthcare.
• Strong proficiency in SAS Base, SAS Macros, SQL programming, and hands-on experience with ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and business intelligence solutions in agile environments.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize SAS Base programs and SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) into enterprise data warehouses.
• Perform data cleansing, manipulation, and preparation from various sources including databases, flat files, APIs, and Excel/CSV.
• Build and support BI applications and dashboards using SAS tools (Visual Analytics, Visual Investigator, SAS DI Studio) and Power BI.
• Work on DevOps pipeline for code promotion and deployment using tools like Git, Jenkins, and Bitbucket.
• Design and maintain fraud detection systems, campaign management flows, and credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD).
• Handle performance tuning of SQL/SAS jobs and monitor batch job execution via UNIX scripting and Control-M scheduler.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, collaborating with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, support UAT/Production releases, and resolve incidents within defined SLAs.
• Provide support and enhancements to existing SAS BI applications and ensure timely delivery of reports and analytics.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Primary skills

• SAS Base, SAS Advanced, SAS Macros
• Power BI
• UNIX Shell Scripting
• DevOps Tools: Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket
• Data Modeling: Star & Snowflake schemas
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  

Domain Expertise

• Credit Risk (Basel III, IFRS9, RWA Calculations)
• Campaign Management (Normative, Commercial, Informative)
  

Soft Skills & Additional Strengths

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Quick learner and adaptive to emerging technologies
• Proven track record of automation, process optimization, and cross-team collaboration

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