SAS Developer

My client are recruiting a number of SAS Developers to join their busy Leeds offices, on an initial 3 month contract.

Principle Accountabilities:
*Develops complex reports, tables and warehouse structures to satisfy business requirements including SAS OLAP cubes, stored processes & dashboarding.
*Ensures data reconciliation and report accuracy and resolves where incorrect.
*Forges and maintains strong working relationships with IT and the Business.
*Is a strong team player, being aware of other team members, providing support where required.
*Ability to analyse data and provide added value to business
*Shows innovation and is pro-active in approach.
*Uses own initiative.
*Takes ownership and accepts responsibility.
*Coaches other team members.
*Deputises workloads and/or commitments.

Essential:
*Ability to manipulate complex data using current data processing software products.
*Ability to accurately disseminate complex business requests.
*Intermediate/advanced SQL & SAS 9+ programming skills, including use of DI Studio.
*Advanced problem solving skills.
*Strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to influence and negotiate.
*Effective management of own time and prioritisation of own workload within a pressurised environment.

Desirable:
*Knowledge of MI technical, infrastructure and warehouse concepts.
*Knowledge of the Netezza database system.
*Knowledge of the financial services markets & insurance industry.
*Ability to manage others time and workloads.
*Enterprise Guide, VB, VBA & XML Skills
*Previous experience within Financial Services

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

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