Manager, Software Development

Manager, Software Development - Hybrid, Cary, NC 

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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.

The Data Access team is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a talented team in standardizing and simplify data source connectivity on the Viya platform for SAS solutions.  Our team works heavily with third party databases requiring us to stay up to date on industry standards, use latest technology, and be creative with our implementations.

As a Software Development Manager, you will:

• Organizes, develops, prioritizes and assigns resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Manages and leads project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts executive management and stakeholders of concerns meeting schedules, while following established R&D standards.
• Provides technical leadership as appropriate for projects and to the team through mentoring, training and managing the activities of the team.
• Manages all aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership.
• Ensures the veracity of design and technical documentation to satisfy both internal and external consumers.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development, including one year of project lead, supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Experience working with C, C++, Java, or GoLang. 
• Strong understanding of concepts related to data structures, and programming practices
• A clear understanding of the product development life cycle and project management.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and change direction quickly
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker 
• Experience working with Git
• Basic understanding of Linux
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with SQL and database connectivity (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc..)
• Experience with SAS products and solutions.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

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. 

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