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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.

About the job

As a Senior Software Manager, you will be part of the SAS Software-as-a-Service team at the forefront of SAS’s future cloud offerings. You will lead a team of engineers that are developing a new cloud-native application that is the future of cloud-based data analysis and AI development. You will also lead the development of cloud-based, cutting-edge solutions for our future artificial intelligence products. The ability to continuously learn and to rapidly adapt modern technologies is a key skillset for this position. The ability to create new industry leading ideas is also a key skillset for this position. Additionally, this role requires expertise managing multiple highly skilled development teams, cross organizational collaboration, an understanding of cloud-based architectures, knowledge of current trends in AI development products, knowledge of security, and an understanding of efficient usage of resources on modern cloud providers.

As a Senior Software Manager, you will:

Manage a team of engineers and developers to build the multiple cloud-based SAS products and services that integrate into SAS other products.

Manage and lead 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.

Organize, develop, prioritize, and assign resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.

Be an active contributor in setting the future direction of and implementing changes to practices and technologies. Recommend modifications or improvements to operating procedures.

Manage and prioritize development projects and regularly communicates project status with upper management.

Collaborate with other technical managers to ensure quality and consistency among software components and products within the SaaS Division.

Contribute to the direction of the product through collaboration with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customers, and others within SAS.

Manage aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, mentorship, feedback, and professional growth through collaboration with SAS Human Resources, SAS Education and Executive Leadership.

Required qualifications

12+ years of experience in software development, system architecture and design, software testing, or related experience

3+ year of project lead, supervisory or management experience

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, preferably in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex technical challenges with creativity and innovation.

Previous experience managing multiple, parallel work efforts while effectively managing competing priorities and mitigating obstacles.

Proficiency with application development and best agile software development practices.

Knowledge of Cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Provider.

Preferred qualifications

Understanding of SQL and non-SQL DB technologies.

Experience with Kubernetes and Open Source technologies.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and containerization.

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 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: . Also view the notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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