SAS Developer

EXL; Karnataka; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking an experienced SAS Developer with strong SQL skills to join our data and analytics team. The candidate will work on SAS programming, ETL processes, and data querying to support business requirements in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop and optimize SAS programs, write complex queries, create reports and dashboards, and collaborate with analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on SAS Programming/Base SAS experience.
• Strong SQL and database querying skills.
• Experience in data analysis, ETL, and reporting.
• Knowledge of SAS Macros, PROC SQL, and SAS Data Step programming.
• Understanding of RDBMS concepts.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, or similar databases.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SAS programs and batch jobs.
• Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data extraction scripts.
• Perform data analysis, validation, cleansing, and transformation activities.
• Work with large-scale databases and data warehouses.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytical datasets using SAS.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and performance-related issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with standards.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and deployment activities.

Skills

SAS Programming

SQL querying

Data analysis

ETL processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAS

SQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Teradata

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SAS Developer with strong SQL skills to join our data and analytics team. The candidate should have hands‑on experience in SAS programming, data analysis, ETL processes, and database querying. The ideal candidate should be capable of handling large datasets, developing reports, and supporting business requirements in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SAS programs and batch jobs.
• Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data extraction scripts.
• Perform data analysis, validation, cleansing, and transformation activities.
• Work with large-scale databases and data warehouses.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytical datasets using SAS.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and performance-related issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with standards.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and deployment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands‑on experience in SAS Programming/Base SAS.
• Good experience in SQL and database querying.
• Experience in data analysis, ETL, and reporting.
• Knowledge of SAS Macros, PROC SQL, and SAS Data Step programming.
• Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts.
• Experience working with Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, or similar databases.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Good-to-Have

• Experience in BFSI/Banking/Healthcare domain.
• Exposure to Unix/Linux scripting.
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing concepts.
• Experience with SAS EG or SAS Viya is an added advantage.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.