SAS Data Engineer

Talan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan UK is seeking a dynamic SAS Data Engineering Consultant to join their team. This role involves working with clients to provide data solutions while leveraging expertise in Data Management, SQL, and various cloud platforms. Benefits include a comprehensive rewards program and extensive employee training.

Benefits

BDP Plus rewards program

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5 days holiday buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Online learning via Udemy for Business

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end projects in Data Management and Data Engineering.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Experience in managing technical/project teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients daily, understanding challenges and delivering solutions.
• Lead data engineering projects from conception to delivery.
• Build internal and external relationships effectively.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Innovative thinking

Leadership

Education

Experience in Data Management and Data Engineering

Tools

SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya)

Tableau

Python

Power BI

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks)

Job description

Company Description

Talan UK is a leading Data Management and Analytics consultancy, working closely with leading software vendors and top industry experts across a range of sectors, unlocking value and insight from their data. At Talan UK, innovation is at the heart of our client offerings, and we help companies to further improve their efficiency with modern processes and technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Our consultants are at the heart of everything we do, and we have been recertified as a 2025 Great Place to Work. This achievement not only highlights Talan UK’s positive organisational culture but also strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice within the industry. We invest heavily in the training and development of our teams and hold regular socials in each region to encourage engagement and network building.

Job Description

We are looking for experienced and dynamic Consultants to join our existing team. As a SAS Data Engineering Consultant, you will engage with our clients daily, understanding their challenges and delivering solutions. You will be based from one of our regional offices or on client site.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• An excellent team player and able to work independently.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• A self-starter who is proactive in nature.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong self-developer.
• Leadership skills.

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Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• Multi-skilled experience in Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Science, and Business Intelligence.
• Delivery experience using SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya).
• Ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Project experience with Tableau, Python, Power BI, Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience leading end-to-end projects and familiarity with development methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, DevOps, Testing.
• Experience leading technical and/or project teams.
• Technical Business Analysis experience.
• Awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with Relational Databases and Data Warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Enterprise ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, DataStage, or Alteryx.
• Project experience with Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Oracle, Pega, Salesforce.
• Cross-platform experience.
• Financial services sector experience.
• Line management, team building, and mentoring experience.

You must be:

• Willing to work on client sites, potentially for extended periods.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• BDP Plus – a reward programme for accruing points to trade against a 3-month paid sabbatical or cash.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 5 days holiday buy/sell option.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution, salary sacrifice).
• Employee assistance programme.
• Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business.