SAS Programmer

Position - SAS Quality Assurance / Test Engineer
Location – Cary, NC
Visa Requirement – US Citizen
Job Description:
Experiences on SAS EBI Platform, Enterprise Guide, Visual Analytics, and SAS Fraud Framework are preferred. Here is the skill list by the importance (high to low).

• SAS programming (SAS Base). Data Step, Proc SQL and SAS Macro.
• SAS EBI Platform
• Enterprise Guide
• Visual Analytics
• SAS Fraud Framework
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• Advanced degree in Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• Experience using SAS Business Intelligence Architecture and SAS version 9 solutions
• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer
• SAS Certified Base Programmer
• Experience with SAS Macro programming, SQL and data step processing
• Strong Unix skills
• Analytical and/or report-writing programming experience
• Experience in QA or development testing
• Experience in database programming
• Domain knowledge in transportation industry

The QA Contractor applies software quality assurance and engineering expertise to assure quality throughout the life cycle of SAS hosted and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions. This includes software testing, as well as the definition of appropriate test strategies and test plans. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Define, document and execute test plans and procedures
• Design, develop and execute test programs that evaluate the quality of SAS system code written to provide solutions for customers
• Perform verification and QA of algorithms, data sets and reports used in creating and/or analyzing customer data
• Verify data back loads to ensure: all dates accounted for, data is accurate and reports accurately reflect data
• Identify system defects and makes recommendations for resolution
• Work with developers, analysts, and project managers to identify and mitigate risks to quality
• Design, Develop and Optimize test scripts using standard test automation tools
• Programming, scripting, and other duties as assigned

Stratacent is an IT managed services firm that provides 24/7 support, solutions and staffing tailored to our clients' needs. In helping our customers achieve their IT and business goals, Stratacent consistently builds bridges between solutions and relationships by providing value-added services to clients based on our technical expertise, continuous associate education, and our Onsite-Offsite-Hybrid delivery. Our offsite development center is located at 101 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ a building covering 1.25 million square feet of space in a "Class A” office tower 42 stories high. Looming over the Hudson River waterfront and just 10 minutes from lower Manhattan, our development center, positioned in a prime area, offers a visual treat with its award-winning architecture.