SAS Viya Administrator W2 Only

Job Title: Senior SAS Viya Software Engineer / Technical Trainer Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: 3 days in-office required) Client Industry: Banking / Financial Services Experience Level: 10–12 years of overall IT/Analytics experience Role Type: W2 OR 1099 Contract Visa: Type: GC & USC Candidates Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior SAS Professional for a high-impact role at a major banking client in Charlotte, NC. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical mastery and strong interpersonal skills. You will serve as the technical core and subject matter expert, providing hands-on software engineering, technical support, and training to business users transitioning to the modern SAS Viya interface. The ideal candidate has a robust background in legacy SAS environments combined with extensive hands-on experience deploying, navigating, and optimizing SAS Viya architecture. Key Responsibilities • User Transition & Training: Guide, support, and train business users as they migrate workflows from traditional SAS environments to the SAS Viya interface. • Technical Support & Engineering: Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio users. • Platform & Content Assessment: Utilize SAS Content Assessment tools to evaluate legacy code and readiness for Viya migration; leverage SAS Environment Manager for platform oversight. • Modern Dev Integration: Implement and promote best practices for version control via Git integration within the SAS ecosystem. • Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex technical processes into clear, actionable guidance. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience Requirements • Total SAS Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience working with SAS products overall. • SAS Viya Expertise: Minimum of 3–5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience with SAS Viya architecture and interfaces. • Overall Career Span: 10–12 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or advanced analytics platforms. Technical Skill Set • Core Interfaces: Deep proficiency in SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio. • Viya Tooling: Strong familiarity with SAS Content Assessment, SAS Environment Manager, and cloud-analytic capabilities within Viya. • Development Tools: Solid understanding of Git integration within SAS environments for version control. • Advanced Programming: Expert-level SAS macro programming, SQL processing, and data optimization skills. • Soft Skills & Domain Knowledge • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to train and mentor non-technical business users. • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities to debug legacy code and architect efficient modern solutions. • Banking/Finance: Prior experience working within a regulated banking or financial services environment is highly preferred.