SAS Data Engineer

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a SAS Data Engineer for a 12 month, (Inside IR35), hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield or Newcastle. Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance

Data Engineers are responsible for the creation and maintenance of analytics infrastructure, providing the foundations for data needs. Data Engineers are responsible for developing, constructing, maintenance and testing of architectures, such as databases and large-scale processing systems, implementing data flows to connect operational systems, and writing and executing ETL scripts and codes. As a SAS Data Engineer, you are responsible for developing accurate, efficient data solutions which meet customer needs to agreed timescales. You ensure the stability, robustness and resilience of the products you design and build and can effect changes to those products where necessary. As a SAS Data Engineer you support continuous improvement of standards and provide leadership to develop Associate Data Engineers, providing technical guidance alongside other data engineering functions for customers.

• Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements to ensure they are clear and robust and can be transformed into reusable production ready code and / or effective data models.
• Define version control mechanisms and strategies for the source code of products.
• Support Quality Assurance colleagues and Data Managers responsible for the day-to-day testing and live running of data products and services.
• Shape solutions in a fit for purpose way; following the agreed principles and contribute to the overall Data Engineer Development lifecycle.
• Perform data profiling and quality measurements.
• Designing and developing reusable metadata libraries.
• Owning the stability of new products designed, including the on-going robustness, resilience and stability of these products.
• Identifying, managing and resolving issues preventing the delivery or continuous development of products; and
• Supporting the growth of the team, by keeping abreast of market and industry trends, and sharing knowledge and experience with the rest of the team.

• Technical Skills

• Designs, develops. codes, tests, corrects and documents simple programs or scripts under the direction of others.
• Understands the appropriate media to communicate findings. Shapes and shares communications cognisant of the audience. Able to give tactical recommendations.
• Able to identify simple patterns and trends. Investigates problems and opportunities in existing processes and contributes to recommending solutions to these. Works with stakeholders to identify objectives and potential benefits available.
• Understands core technical concepts related to their role and can apply them.

• Essential Skills

• SQL and SAS
• SAS Enterprise Guide
• SAS Viya is preferential
• Unit testing,
• Design/understanding Business Requirements

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".