Software Developer - SaaS Software Engineer

Software Developer - SaaS Software Engineer - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

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About the job

The Developer Experience Group is looking for a SaaS Software Engineer to help build a world class SaaS portfolio. Our team builds the framework and tools to make sure SaaS is done the right way. We believe in always improving, automating everything, and getting out of the way so that we can move as fast as possible.

In this role, you will play pivotal role in how we build, ship, test, and scale our SaaS Solutions.

As a SaaS Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Actively involve other project stakeholders (e.g. managers, developers, user interface and visual designers, product managers) to ensure implementation satisfies functional requirements and is consistent with established R&D standards.
• Participate in project scoping and scheduling; track progress of individual tasks and alert stakeholders of issues blocking or preventing completion of task.
• Maintain accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Typically requires five years of software development/programming experience. Experience programming in specific language(s) related to area of assignment may be required.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming languages like GoLang
• Experience with Public Cloud Providers
• Experience with container orchestration systems (Kubernetes, ECS) 
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• This position requires three days a week oofice presence (tue/wed/thu)

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Strong Communication Skills - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message
• Adaptability to change - Adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Initiating Action – Being proactive; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required
• Understanding and experience with Github and Github actions
• Experience with customer facing CI/CD SaaS applications
• Understanding of Agile practices

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.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
• 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.

You are welcome here.

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

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 any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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