Software Developer (Contractor)

Software Developer – Contract Position

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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Solutions Product Team is looking for a contract Software Engineer to perform experiments with new technology and potentially productionize new solutions related to Data Management in the AI and Data space.  These efforts are expected to last approximately 6 months with the opportunity to extend if the proof of concepts executed deliver successful results.  Our team is responsible for delivering Data and AI business solutions to industries around the world.  The work done in this role has the potential to have a dramatic impact on the direction of our solutions. 

As a Software Engineer, you will:

• Working extensively with Apache Iceberg, SQL, Generative AI, and potentially Java and/or Python to perform feasibility studies and performance analysis.
• Architect and develop Enterprise level software quickly and with quality.
• Perform Proof of Concepts to validate design approach compatibility across industries.
• Provide documentation around design approach and experiment outcomes.
• Provide regular status on progress and communicate issues and risks to the project. 

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of development experience in Apache Iceberg.
• 5+ years of development experience in Java, Python, and SQL.
• 1+ year of development experience with Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, RAG Architectures, etc
• Ability to create technical documentation and presentations to communicate architectural and design approach.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think analytically and effectively communicate issues and solutions
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• General knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and principles

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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