As a SAS programmer, he/she will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining SAS programs that support the needs of our organization. He/she will work closely with other members of our team to ensure that all programs are accurate, efficient, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop SAS programs to support business and research needs.
• Collaborate with end-users and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Test and debug programs to ensure that they are functioning correctly and efficiently.
• Document code, processes, and workflows thoroughly and accurately.
• Troubleshoot and resolve the technical issues related to SAS programs.
• Performance tuning of SAS programs.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all deliverables are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain the integrity and security of all data and code.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data solutions.
• Design and develop batch software on the UNIX platform utilizing Korn shell scripting as a wrapper to execute SQL, SAS and/or Perl programs.
• Maintain and enhance the source code and process flow for the department’s SAS production environment.
• Follow departmental standards and best practices for coding, testing and documentation.
• Knowledge on PowerBI.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to the design recommendations, information/data flow, incorporate security requirements into design.
• Translate technical requirements into programmed application modules and develop/enhance those.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with SAS programming and SAS Enterprise Guide.
• Strong programming skills in SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/MACRO, and data manipulation techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with large datasets and databases.
• Strong understanding of Azure Synapse.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform in-depth root cause analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and proactive in identifying potential issues before they escalate.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles, specifically related to insurance or financial services industries.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing IFRS17 solutions and managing complex financial systems projects.
• Solid understanding of data integration and transformation processes, data mapping, and data quality assurance techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as SAS Certified Specialist: IFRS17.
• Experience with financial or regulatory reporting applications, particularly IFRS17.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery processes and data archival & replication activities.
• Knowledge of audit processes and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

The IFRS17 Team operates in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Team members may be required to work outside of standard business hours to monitor critical batch jobs and address issues as they arise. This role may also involve on-call responsibilities.