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Sr. Associate Software Developer- Hybrid, Cary, NC or Remote in North Carolina

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About the job

The Release Data Technologies (RDT) team is looking for a Software Developer to be part of a team dedicated to delivering efficient, accurate, and timely data and services that power critical R&D processes at SAS. RDT designs, develops and maintains CI/CD pipeline services and supporting platforms that enable the creation, testing, and delivery of SAS products. These services provide reliable data,  automation, and system integrations that internal teams and customers depend on every day.

We are committed to:

• Delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability in our data and pipeline services.
• Continuously improving our workflows and adopting innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Fostering a collaborative environment where team members contribute ideas and expertise to solve challenges.
• Supporting organizational goals through proactive communication and cross-functional teamwork.

As a Software Development member of the Fulfillment Strategy & Operations (FSO) organization in R&D at SAS, you will contribute to a dynamic team responsible for the pipeline services and platforms that support the creation, testing, and delivery of SAS software and related release assets to internal and external teams. Duties include planning, design, development, and maintenance of order fulfillment systems, pipeline services, and supporting tool sets. Your contribution will have a global company impact as you deliver features in accordance with designated development practices, timelines, and quality expectations that directly impact the revenue of SAS.

The successful candidate should be a valuable contributor that enjoys low-level implementation of complex systems that span divisional boundaries across SAS. The candidate should be highly passionate and motivated to meet the needs of the business in a collaborative, exciting, and fast-paced environment. The candidate will be working within a multidisciplinary team of software developers.

As a Sr. Associate Software Developer, you will:   

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of CI/CD pipeline services and supporting platforms used across SAS R&D.
• Design and develop high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Actively involve other project stakeholders (e.g. managers, developers, user interface and visual designers, product managers) to ensure implementation satisfies functional requirements and is consistent with established R&D standards.
• Participate in project scoping and scheduling; track progress of individual tasks and alerts stakeholders of issues blocking or preventing completion of task.
• Ensure quality through functional, unit and performance testing; work closely with testing by providing thorough reviews of the test plan and communicate when updates to the plan should be made to cover code changes related to enhancements, redesign and/or bug fixes.
• Maintain accountability for the entire life cycle of the code, including support for both internal and external consumers.
• Provide design and technical documentation that satisfies both internal and external consumers.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS. 
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity, and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software development.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, Perl, React, JavaScript, or similar technologies (RESTful API experience preferred).
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• General knowledge of source control management techniques including branching, code review, and merging using Git/GitHub.
• Experience with Unix operating system.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. 

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills 

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes (K8s).
• Experience using AI assisted development tools to improve software design, implementation, and productivity.
• Familiarity with good software development practices, methodologies, principles, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to excel in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.

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.

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Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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