Software Developer (Java)

Software Developer (Java)– Hybrid | Cary, North Carolina

Nice to meet you!  

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 Deployments team within the SAS9 division is seeking a Software Developer to help design, write and maintain innovative tools for empowering businesses with seamless SAS 9 enterprise deployments. The team focuses on securing, modernizing, improving quality and resolving issues for our enterprise deployment tools. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and update scalable, maintainable software, troubleshoot issues, and work with SAS Technical Support to assist customers. This is a key opportunity to contribute to a suite of tools that underpin a broad range of SAS products.

As a Software Developer (Java), you will: 

• Write tools to deploy enterprise software.
• Support the configuration of complex solutions.
• Utilize various programming languages like Java, Apache ANT, Groovy, bash, Windows PowerShell & batch scripting.
• Be able to work on various operating systems including Windows and Unix
• Be able to debug complex systems across multiple application layers and operating systems.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensures all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong programming skills in Java, Apache ANT, Groovy.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field.
• Proficient with Windows and Unix/Linux systems; able to troubleshoot effectively.
• Experience with Git or other source code management tools
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and shifting priorities.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in problem-solving.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Jira, Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and Confluence experience
• Proficient in Python scripting
• Skilled in Bash, PowerShell, and batch scripting

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. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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