SAS Data Engineer

Talan UK is a leading Data Management and Analytics consultancy, working closely with leading software vendors and top industry experts across a range of sectors, unlocking value and insight from their data. At Talan UK, innovation is at the heart of our client offerings, and we help companies to further improve their efficiency with modern processes and technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our consultants are at the heart of everything we do, and we have been recertified as a 2025 Great Place to Work. This achievement highlights Talan UK’s positive organisational culture and strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice within the industry. We invest heavily in the training and development of our teams and hold regular socials in each region to encourage engagement and network building. Job Description We are looking for experienced and dynamic Consultants to join our existing team. As a SAS Data Engineering Consultant, you will engage with our clients daily, understanding their challenges and delivering solutions. You will be based from one of our regional offices or on client site. Your skills and attributes for success: An excellent team player, able to work independently. A self-starter who is proactive in nature. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Ability to build internal and external relationships. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions. Strong self-developer. #TalanUK#LI-HB1 Qualifications To qualify for this role, you must have: Multi-skilled experience in data disciplines such as Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Data Science, and Business Intelligence. Delivery experience using SAS technologies (SAS EG, SAS DI, SAS Viya). Ability to write complex SQL queries. Project experience with technologies like Tableau, Python, Power BI, Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks). Experience leading end-to-end projects and familiarity with methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, DevOps, Testing. Experience leading technical and project teams. Technical Business Analysis experience. Awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments. Ideally, you’ll also have: Experience with Relational Databases and Data Warehousing concepts. Experience with Enterprise ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, DataStage, or Alteryx. Project experience with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Oracle, Pega, Salesforce. Cross-platform experience. Team building and leadership skills. You must be: Willing to work on client sites, potentially for extended periods. Willing to travel for work and stay away from home for extended periods. Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions. Additional Information What we offer: BDP Plus – a rewards program for accruing points towards a 3-month paid sabbatical or cash equivalent. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell 5 holiday days. Private medical insurance. Life cover. Cycle to work scheme. Eligibility for company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and salary sacrifice options. Employee assistance program. Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business. #J-18808-Ljbffr