SAS Programmer

<p><p><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Develop, maintain, and optimize SAS programs using SAS/BASE, SAS SQL, SAS Macros, and various procedures such as Proc SQL, Proc Transpose, etc.<br/><br/>- Work on ETL processes, handle large volumes of data, and support data movement and transformation.<br/><br/>- Ensure data quality, validation, and integrity through robust data management and QA practices.<br/><br/>- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and workflows.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with data engineers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to support reporting and data integration initiatives.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues efficiently and independently.<br/><br/>- Document processes, technical specifications, and data flows to support data lineage and audit requirements.<br/><br/><b>Mandatory Skills : </b><br/><br/></p><p>Strong expertise in SAS programming, including : <br/><br/>- SAS/BASE (Data Step programming)<br/><br/>- SAS/SQL<br/><br/>- SAS Macros<br/><br/>Key procedures like Proc SQL, Proc Transpose, etc.<br/><br/>- Good understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of data validation, data quality, and data lineage methodologies.<br/><br/>- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br/><br/>- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and communicate technical topics effectively.<br/><br/>- Experience in analyzing complex datasets and supporting reporting/data initiatives.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Exposure to tools like Informatica, Power BI, Tableau, or R is a plus.<br/><br/>- Understanding of pharma, banking, or healthcare domains is an advantage.<br/><br/>- Experience in agile or hybrid project environments.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)