SAS Developer - SAS 9.1.3 - Oracle - Macros - SQL - Excel - 6 Months

Berkshire  ‐ Onsite
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SAS Developer | SAS 9.1.3 | Oracle | Macros | SQL | Excel | 6 months | Maidenhead

Location - Maidenhead, UK

Duration - 6 months

State date - Immediate ( Max 2 weeks)

Job Spec;

Responsible for the creation of SAS programmes, processes and data sets using the full SAS toolset, and provide input into the ancillary tasks associated with these duties, such as documentation and support

This may mean working beyond normal office hours to resolve critical issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Creation and/or maintenance of programmes, routines, processes and data sets in the provision of information to the business using latest SAS version/tools. Should have knowledge on Base SAS 9.1.3 version, Enterprise Guide Version 4, SAS/Connect to Oracle, SAS/Macros, SAS/SQL, SAS/EXCEL, EXCEL/Oracle, Optimization techniques for SAS, SAS jobs Scheduling and Monitoring.

2.Manage all aspects of configuration and release management for these deliveries

3.Become fully conversant with existing SAS deliveries

4.Ensure work is delivered on time and to budget and is fit for purpose

5.Delivery of ETL work where appropriate

6. Implementation of new requirements, enhancements and requests for change

7. Defect management

8. Keep design, system and user documentation up-to-date

9. Management of the escalation of problems

10. Liase with 3rd party vendors where required

11. Ensure that the resolution of issues/incidents is dealt with in accordance with defined support service level agreements.

12.Strong SQL read/write knowledge (specifically Oracle and/or DB2)

13. Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

14.Technical documentation skills

15. Understanding of Data-warehouse principles

16. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

17. Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

18. Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

19. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

20. Trained via SAS or an approved 3rd party

Start date
Immediate
Duration
6 months
From
Square One Resources
Published at
25.11.2014
Project ID:
813218
Contract type
Freelance
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