SAS Developer (with Admin Background)

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

3d • $90,786 - $106,842 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a SAS Developer with a strong administrative background to support both development and platform management activities. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in SAS development along with the ability to manage and maintain SAS environments (SAS 9.x / Viya).

Requirements

• Strong experience in SAS Development (Base & Advanced SAS, Macros)
• Working knowledge of SAS Administration (SAS 9.x / Viya)
• Hands-on experience with SAS DI, SAS Enterprise Guide
• Strong SQL and database experience
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix and shell scripting
• Experience in performance tuning and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Altair (SAS alternative compiler) or similar tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of open-source technologies like Python, Spark, or Hadoop ecosystem
• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automation tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using Base/Advanced SAS, SAS DI, and SQL.
• Administer and support SAS environments, including installation, upgrades, and patching.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SAS applications on Linux/Unix systems.
• Handle performance tuning and resolve system/application issues.
• Support migration of SAS workloads to cloud or open-source platforms.
• Work with databases (DB2, Teradata, BigQuery) and optimize SQL queries.
• Create automation scripts for operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed