SAS Viya Engineer
Location: London - Hybrid working
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced SAS Viya Engineer to support an ongoing migration to SAS Viya 4 within a major client environment in London.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong, practical SAS Viya expertise , alongside advanced SAS development, cloud infrastructure and platform administration skills. You will be expected to work independently on SAS-related activities and contribute from the outset, with internal teams providing support on the organisation's environment and configuration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the migration to SAS Viya 4 , including deployment, configuration, integration and troubleshooting.
- Develop and optimise Base SAS programmes, SAS Macros and CAS workloads , supporting efficient in-memory and parallel data processing.
- Deploy and manage SAS Viya microservices on Kubernetes , using Helm and Linux within a cloud environment.
- Design and maintain ETL pipelines and connectivity with enterprise data sources, including Snowflake, PostgreSQL and Amazon S3 .
- Integrate SAS Viya with Python using the SWAT package and with other applications through REST APIs .
- Automate infrastructure and platform activities using Terraform or Ansible , integrating changes into CI/CD pipelines .
- Monitor platform health and performance using Prometheus and Grafana , investigating issues and implementing improvements.
- Configure and maintain role-based access control, user authentication and data access controls .
- Work with internal engineering, infrastructure and security teams to deliver a stable, secure and maintainable platform.
- Document configurations, processes and operational procedures to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge transfer.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong, demonstrable hands-on SAS Viya experience , including Viya 4 deployment, engineering and administration.
- Advanced Base SAS and SAS Macro development skills.
- Strong understanding of Cloud Analytic Services (CAS) , including workload optimisation and parallel processing.
- Practical experience with Kubernetes, Helm and Linux .
- Experience deploying or managing Viya on at least one major cloud platform: AWS EKS, Azure AKS or GCP GKE .
- Experience designing ETL pipelines and configuring enterprise database and storage connectivity.
- Proficiency in Python integration with SAS Viya , including the SWAT package , and working with REST APIs .
- Infrastructure automation experience using Terraform or Ansible , alongside CI/CD integration.
- Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for platform monitoring.
- Knowledge of RBAC , authentication technologies such as OIDC, SAML and LDAP , and data governance.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to take ownership of technical activities with minimal supervision.
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SAS Viya Engineer - Contract in London employer: Strike IT Services Limited
Strike IT Services Limited is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, offering employees the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of London. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills in cutting-edge technologies like SAS Viya and cloud platforms, while also benefiting from a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. The company's commitment to employee growth and well-being makes it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
Contact Details:
Strike IT Services Limited Recruitment Team
