Full Stack Software Developer

SAS • Cary HQ, NC

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About The Position

The API & Developer Experience team is seeking a Software Developer to build and evolve developer.sas.com, the portal where developers and AI agents discover and use SAS APIs. The team owns standards, the publishing pipeline, and the portal for hundreds of SAS Viya APIs, and is working to make the catalog ready for AI agents through agent-ready discovery, linked Markdown for API operations, MCP and OAuth discovery metadata, and trustworthy API contracts.

The role works in a modern React and Next.js codebase on Azure, on a small team whose work ships weekly and serves developers around the world. The developer will create high-quality, scalable portal features and contribute across the full software lifecycle, including testing, production support, reliability, performance, observability, documentation, and security. The role also collaborates with cross-functional partners and participates in planning and project scoping.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of software development or programming experience.
• 3–5 years of experience building production web applications with React and TypeScript.
• Experience building server-rendered applications with Next.js or a similar React framework, including server-side API routes.
• Experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, through an ORM such as Prisma.
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization in web applications, including OAuth 2.0 and RBAC.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, including build, test, and deployment automation.
• Technology savvy: practical knowledge of current tools, solutions, and trends to improve results, solve problems, and identify opportunities.
• Quality orientation: attention to detail and accurate checking of processes and work.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work cooperatively toward team goals.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure services such as App Service, Front Door, Storage, API Management, and Application Insights, including infrastructure as code with Bicep.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI specifications and API documentation tooling.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 and testing tools such as axe.
• Interest in or exposure to agent-readiness standards such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), llms.txt, and OAuth/OIDC discovery metadata.
• Experience with Jest and Playwright testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-quality, scalable features for developer.sas.com using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, following R&D practices and processes.
• Build agent-ready capabilities, including Markdown for agents, API catalog and discovery endpoints, and machine-readable metadata.
• Partner with designers, content owners, product managers, and API teams to ensure features meet requirements and align with SAS standards.
• Own code throughout its lifecycle, including unit, end-to-end, and accessibility testing; production support; and improvements to reliability, performance, and observability on Azure.
• Participate in project scoping and planning, track progress, and flag blockers early.
• Write clear design and technical documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Follow applicable security policies and processes to support secure software development.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity, and accountability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• PPO medical plan option with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP medical plan option combined with a health savings account and an employer contribution.
• Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan; pharmacy prescriptions can be shipped at no additional charge.
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and development programs and resources.
• Vacation time and a variety of paid holidays, including a U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
• Childcare benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior