Programmer - SAS

RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountable for developing software code and associated life cycle deliverables for PC and Mainframe applications. Interprets process, data modules, and business requirements into software code. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements and maintains moderate to complex computer programs and subsystems. Performs all of the steps required to design, test, and code such programs. Develops procedures and operating instructions, and successfully moves programs into production. Provides production support through problems analysis and resolution to correct deficiencies. Performs assignments under direct supervision.

COMPETENCIES: Analyze problem or new request; design problem or new request resolution; familiar with SDLC methodologies; develop program specifications; design testing requirements; code modules according to specifications and client standards; prepare test plan and test modules; develop program and system documentation; conduct program and system implementation; maintain application production environment; respond and resolve production problems; and respond and resolve user inquiries.

ENVIRONMENT: HP UNIX environment; Base SAS module and PC SAS; Multiple SAS versions, SAS 8.3, 9.1 and 9.2; Spotfire is used for Safety data reporting on the SAS Datasets; The SAS programmers write programs to do calculation on Datasets generated by OCX and CDX (from OC and LSH) to generate reports. ETL is performed within LSH. Some modifications are done in OCX and CDX but not ETL tool is used here.

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QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or equivalent training or work experience. Minimum of two years as a software developer.