SAS Analytics And Data Platform - Lead

Iris Software Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software invites experienced SAS/Analytics engineers to join a fast-growing IT services partner. You will design, implement, and support SAS Viya-based analytics platforms across cloud and on-prem environments.

Lead architecture and delivery for complex data workflows, while mentoring peers and ensuring production reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems or computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience in cross-functional teams and leading/guiding teams onshore/offshore.
• 3+ years OpenShift platform experience with Kubernetes and AWS technologies.
• 5+ years writing Unix shell scripts and familiarity with data pipelines (ETL).
• Experience with SAS VIYA, SAS GRID, SAS AML and related analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• 80% hands-on development/administration and 20% people management.
• Create functional and detailed design documents and unit test plans.
• Maintain SAS VIYA 4.0, SAS GRID 9.4M8 and SAS AML production/non-production environments.
• Work on OpenShift/Kubernetes on AWS; apply hotfixes and patches.
• Develop SAS Dataflux workflows and VIYA dataflows for analytics projects.
• Mentor team members in SAS VIYA and SAS GRID architecture and testing.

Skills

SAS Viya

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS

Data Engineering

Unix shell scripting

SQL

REST/SOAP/Web Services

Java/J2EE

Autosys / Job Scheduler

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

SAS VIYA

Autosys

JBoss / Tomcat

Job description

Job Description:

Why Join Iris?

Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India's Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions?

Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies— where you own and shape your success story.

About Us

At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us

At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting‑edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.

Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here.

Job Description

• 80% hands‑on development/administration and 20% people management
• Responsible for creating Functional and Detailed Design documents, Software Configuration Plans and Unit Test Plans.
• Responsible for extraction, transformation and load of data using SQL Loader and SAS Base code and SAS VIYA through various hops of SAS AML Platform. Good understanding of Oracle and Postgres Database; well versed in SQL.
• Responsible for administering and maintaining Production and Non-Production environments for SAS VIYA 4.0, SAS GRID 9.4M8 and SAS AML
• Work on SAS VIYA technology based on Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS and SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS), apply hotfix and patches.
• Create SAS Dataflux workflows and Data Flows in VIYA using SAS Quality Knowledge Base.
• Implement Entity Resolution using SAS DQ/DataFlux and/or VIYA Dataflow.
• Experience implementing, programming, and administering SAS GRID, SAS AML, SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS VIYA.
• Customize SAS Alert Generation Process modules to meet specific business requirements.
• Creation of SAS Prep Data for custom scenarios and enhancements to existing scenarios in SAS.
• Create Visual Analytics and SOLR reports for data analysis. Also responsible for ad‑hoc data analysis reports to support production issues.
• Create UNIX shell scripts to call SAS jobs from scheduling tools like Autosys. Create scripts to handle calls between SAS modules.
• Analysis, preparation and updating technical documentation within the project team following prescribed Bank technical policy and procedures.
• Identification and escalation of risks, issues, and blockers
• Collaboration with business analysts and Business partners to understand requirements, review designs, conduct testing and demonstrate products.
• Proactive communication of compliance application changes to Information Technology Americas (ITA) and business stakeholders
• Mentoring and coaching team members and participating in all aspects of SAS VIYA and SAS GRID architecture, design, development and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or information systems or computer science or related required
• 10+ years of experience in software development in cross functional teams and leading/guiding teams working in onshore/offshore model
• 10+ years of experience implementing technology solutions at banks or financial institutions.
• 3+ years of experience in OpenShift platform with Kubernetes, AWS Technologies.
• 5+ years of experience writing Unix shell scripts
• Experience with new server implementations and Commvault
• Experience using Visual Analytics, SOLR or other analytic reporting platforms.
• Experience with JBoss, tomcat or similar web app servers.
• Eperience in developing applications using J2EE tech stack including Angular and Micro Services
• Experience with Autosys and other Job Scheduler
• Experience with web services such as REST, SOAP and WSDL
• Well organized and demonstrates strong technical proficiency in system analysis and application design.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Well organized and able to simultaneously manage several disparate tasks over varying timescales.
• Self‑motivated, and able to troubleshoot issues independently.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of Compliance Risks and Risk Management, including Anti-Money Laundering.

Mandatory Competencies

• SAS Platform - SAS Viya Platform - VIYA
• Analytics & Reporting - BI & Reporting (SAS Visual Analytics) - Visual Analytics
• Cloud & Containers - Container Orchestration - Kubernetes
• SAS Administration - Platform Setup & Management - SAS Platform Administration
• Scripting - Unix/Linux Shell - Shell
• AML & Compliance - Financial Crime & AML Analytics - SAS AML & Compliance Solutions
• Data Engineering - ETL / Data Integration - ETL & Data Integration

Perks and Benefits for Irisians

Iris provides world-class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well‑being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.