SAS DeveloperLocation: Chicago, IL or Richardson, TXJob Type: 2+ Months ContractVisa type: Citizen/ Green card/ H1B/TNImplementation Client: CognizantEnd client: HCSCJob Description:Migration of SAS code from PC SAS to SAS Grid. Develop and improve existing reports and data interfaces using SAS. Convert existing SAS code into high quality SAS code that is efficient (fast), automated, maintainable, and follows industry best practices. Will be expected to mentor colleagues and be proactive in developing colleague skill sets to have a better understanding of SAS coding, information maps, stored processes, web reports, and SAS administration. Must be knowledgeable of best practices using SAS (enterprise guide, stored processes, information maps, and web reports studio). Strong SQL experience.
Experience with performance tuning SAS servers, troubleshooting, and automation of SAS jobs and code. Healthcare industry experience. Must have strong technical and problem solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.