SAS Data Engineering Consultant

Talan Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Talan Group is seeking experienced SAS Data Engineering Consultants in the United Kingdom. You will join a dynamic team, engaging daily with clients to offer solutions and support.

The ideal candidate will possess multi-skilled experience in data management and engineering, with strong SQL proficiency and project experience across various technologies, including SAS, Tableau, and Python. This role involves client-facing responsibilities with a requirement to travel for extended periods.

At Talan Group, we value flexibility and offer a robust reward program along with additional benefits like private medical insurance and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled experience in Data Management, Data Engineering, and related fields.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries and using SAS technologies.
• Project lifecycle experience with technologies like Tableau, Python, and Cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand challenges and deliver solutions.
• Lead technical and project teams.
• Work on client sites and travel for work purposes.

Skills

Data Management

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

SQL

Tableau

Python

Data Integration

Data Quality

Tools

SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya)

Power BI

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

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for looking for experienced and dynamic Consultants to join our existing team. As a SAS Data Engineering Consultant, you will engage with our clients daily, working to understand their challenges and to deliver 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.
• A self-starter who is proactive in nature.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentational skills.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong self-developer.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• Multi-skilled experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Science and Business Intelligence.
• Delivery experience using the following core technology: SAS (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya).
• An ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Project experience using one or more of the following technologies: Tableau, Python, Power BI, Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Project lifecycle experience, having played a leading role in the delivery of end-to-end projects, as well as a familiarity with different development methodologies and disciplines (e.g. Agile, Waterfall Scrum, DevOps, Testing).
• Experience of leading technical and/or project teams.
• Technical Business Analysis experience.
• A proactive awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience of Relational Databases and Data Warehousing concepts.
• Experience of Enterprise ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Datastage or Alteryx.
• Project experience using the any of the following technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Oracle, Pega, Salesforce.
• Cross and multi-platform experience.
• Team building and leading.

You must be:

• Willing to work on client sites, potentially for extended periods.
• Willing to travel for work purposes and be happy to 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 whereby you accrue points to trade against a 3-month paid sabbatical or cash equivalent.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 5 days holiday buy/sell option.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility for company pension scheme (5% employer contribution, salary sacrifice option).
• Employee assistance programme.
• Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business.