Data Science / Analytics Developer (SAS)

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Title: Data Science / Analytics Developer (SAS) {7+ yrs. Exp.} {USC/GC} [Local]

Location: Tucker, GA {Onsite)

Duration: 05 Months

This position is responsible for development / maintenance of both current and future data science applications, visualizations, reports, and supporting ETL. 

• MUST be Local Metro Area Candidates
• ·US Citizenship or work-authorization with alien registration number required
• ·Onsite from Day 1
• ·1^st interview can be virtual (video required), 2^nd interview in person

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software. Researches and analyzes program or systems problems and develops program documentation. Translates business requirements into development activities in secure and maintainable code.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, creative, highly motivated, and goal-oriented team player with at least three years of data visualization (SAS strongly preferred) experience with strong knowledge of SQL and python for ETL and database programming. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ·Develop / maintain current and future SAS data reports and analyses.
• ·Develop / maintain current and future ETL scripts and code.
• ·Ad hoc reporting and analysis using data stored in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases
• ·Accurately and effectively communicate with the Project Manager and/or Team Lead the level of effort to implement proposed solutions, the status of on-going work, and any potential issues. 
• ·Work well in both a team environment as well as a sole contributor with little or no supervision.
• ·Possess excellent time management skills in handling multiple priorities with individual deadlines.
• ·Adapt to a rapidly changing environment and work creatively with minimal supervision.
• ·Ability to work from written specifications and pre-established guidelines.
• ·Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education Qualifications:

• ·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related scientific or technical degree; or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills/Experience:

• ·Minimum three years' experience in data science applications. Very strong preference for SAS programming experience.
• ·Minimum three years' experience in python coding.
• ·Minimum three years' experience in database coding.
• ·Minimum three years' experience in data cleansing/ preparation for reporting and visualization.
• ·Strong knowledge of and experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• ·Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• ·Strong knowledge of and experience with python.
• ·Strong knowledge of and experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya strongly preferred.
• ·Understanding of the Unix shell for tasks in Linux environment.

Additional requirements to focus the search and so the applicant has an understanding of some of our other expectations:

• ·MUST be Local Metro Area Candidates
• ·US Citizenship or work-authorization with alien registration number required
• ·Onsite from Day 1
• ·1^st interview can be virtual (video required), 2^nd interview in person

Required / Desired Skills: