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C Software Developer - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

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About the job

The Base SAS team is looking for a C Software Developer to design, develop, and debug software of diverse scope for new and existing products in accordance with designated development practices, timelines and quality expectations, working on a core code base primarily written in C and some Java on Unix, Windows and MVS environments. Our team supports and develops the SAS language and servers as part of the server tier of the SAS9 architecture, enabling SAS customers to access, explore, prepare, analyze, and share data.

As a C Software Developer, you will:

• Design and develop high-quality, testable, and scalable software within deadlines, following R&D best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., managers, developers, designers, product managers) to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and R&D standards.
• Contribute to project scoping, scheduling, and task tracking; promptly communicate blockers.
• Ensure quality through unit, functional, and performance testing; review and update test plans as needed for enhancements, redesigns, or bug fixes.
• Own the full software lifecycle, including support for internal and external users.
• Co-author design and technical documentation with technical writers to meet audience needs.
• 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 field.
• 5 years of software development experience in C and familiarity with Java.
• General knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and principles.
• Proficient in source control management (branching, code review, merging), including Git and Gerrit.
• Strong knowledge of Unix and Windows; MVS experience a plus.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Technology Savvy - Leveraging one's practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; effective communicator.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experienced in platform configuration, integration, and secret management.
• Proficient in one and familiar with multiple scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash).
• Programming experience with C#, C++, Groovy, SAS, or similar languages.

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:

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. 

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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