Technology Consulting - AI and Data - SAS Viya - Senior Consultant

V2 Solutions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a SAS Viya Senior Consultant to design, implement, and support SAS Viya platforms and analytics solutions. You will build interactive dashboards with SAS Visual Analytics, ensure platform security, and participate in platform lifecycle activities while collaborating with stakeholders globally.

The role emphasizes hands-on SAS Viya administration, CAS operations, and strong communication skills to conduct workshops and demos for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in SAS Viya analytics platforms with SAS administration.
• Experience with Agile delivery models and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and administer SAS Viya components (CAS, compute servers).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using SAS Visual Analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate reporting needs into visualisations.
• Support platform lifecycle activities: upgrades, patches, promotions, production support.
• Monitor CAS performance and security in line with enterprise standards.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and delivery best practices.

Skills

SAS Viya

CAS operations

SAS Visual Analytics

Dashboard development

Troubleshooting

Security concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering

SAS Viya certifications

Tools

SAS Viya

CAS

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

SAS Viya Senior Consultant, Data & AI, Technology Consulting EY is seeking a Senior Consultant for Data & AI Technology Consulting with expertise in SAS Viya. You will join a global team in a rapidly growing Data & AI practice, contributing to the design, build, and support of SAS Viya platforms and analytics solutions. This role offers the opportunity to implement information-driven strategies and advanced analytics solutions that help clients grow, optimise, and safeguard their organisations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and administer SAS Viya components, including CAS and compute servers, under the guidance of senior architects.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using SAS Visual Analytics based on business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate reporting requirements into effective visualisations.
• Support platform lifecycle activities such as upgrades, patching, environment promotions, and production support.
• Monitor CAS performance, optimise workloads, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure platform security and access controls, aligning with enterprise standards.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and delivery best practices.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 57 years experience in analytics platforms or enterprise Data & AI environments, with strong SAS exposure.
• Hands-on experience in SAS Viya administration and CAS operations.
• Experience in building dashboards and reports using SAS Visual Analytics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities for production issues.
• Knowledge of SAS Viya security concepts and platform operations.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills, comfortable conducting workshops and demos.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 79 years relevant experience in SAS-based analytics platforms, including SAS Viya.
• Experience with platform lifecycle activities and Agile delivery models.
• SAS certifications (Viya Administration/Programming) preferred.
• Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.