Software Developer - Back-End (2-5 years of experience)

Sas; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Winter Wellness Break

Job summary

SAS is seeking a Software Developer - Back-End with 2-5 years of experience for a hybrid role in Cary, North Carolina. You will contribute to the EVAAS Education Visualization and Analytics System by building reliable backend services in Java and SQL, delivering scalable data insights for educators.

You will design backend systems, collaborate across the full development lifecycle, and work on web-based applications with relational databases in a fast-paced, inclusive tech culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field required.
• At least 2 years of experience with Java programming.
• Experience delivering web-based applications and working with relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Location: Cary HQ, hybrid (minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Responsibilities

• Write reliable, well-tested backend code in Java to support education insights.
• Design backend systems to deliver EVAAS web applications at scale.
• Collaborate with team from design through implementation to evolve the web application and backend systems.

Skills

Java

SQL

Web-based applications

Relational databases

2-5 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Spring Framework

Maven and POM

Code scanning tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Git

GitHub

Job description

Software Developer - Back-End (2-5 years of experience)

Location: Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

About the job

As aSoftware Developer on the SAS EVAAS (Education Visualization and Analytics System) team, you will help develop a web application used by educators to uncover insights from the data our tools provide. You will have the opportunity to contribute across the full design and development lifecycle, from early concepts through delivery and ongoing improvement.

As a Software Developer, you will:

• Utilize your Java and SQL skills to write reliable, well-tested backend code that supports meaningful education insights.
• Design backend systems and processes that deliver the EVAAS web application to educators in a scalable and repeatable fashion.
• Work with the team from design through implementation to evolve the EVAAS web application and supporting backend systems.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field with 2-5 years of professional full-time experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with:
  • Java programming
  • Developing and delivering Web-based applications
  • Relational databases
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do
• Location: Cary HQ, hybrid (minimum of 3 days in the office per week)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with the following:
  • Spring Framework
  • Maven and the Project Object Model (POM)
  • Various static or interactive code scanning tools
  • Documenting decisions, processes, and code
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Git and GitHub

World-class benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

You are welcome here.

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

Additional Information:

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