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SAS Platform Migration Specialist
About the role
EXL Analytics seeks a seasoned SAS professional to spearhead the migration of legacy SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) programs to the modern SAS Viya platform. The role blends technical expertise with project leadership, requiring deep knowledge of SAS Base, Studio, Visual Analytics, and CAS programming. The specialist will assess existing EG code, design migration strategies, and convert scripts to Viya‑compatible formats while optimizing performance for CAS processing. Responsibilities include developing detailed roadmaps, validating results through parallel runs, documenting best practices, and delivering training to cross‑functional teams. The position demands strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple regions. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, possess 5+ years of SAS programming experience, and demonstrate proficiency in SAS EG, Viya, and REST APIs. Preferred experience includes SAS certifications, cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP), Python or R, Agile methodologies, and prior migration projects. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to office locations.
What you’ll do
- Lead SAS EG to Viya migration
- Assess and convert existing SAS EG programs
- Optimize code for CAS processing
- Develop migration roadmap and milestones
- Validate and test migrated programs
- Create documentation and training materials
- Provide stakeholder support and status updates
- Monitor performance and resolve issues
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's in CS, Stats, or related field
- 5+ years SAS programming experience
- Proficient in SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Viya
- Strong SAS Base, Studio, Visual Analytics, CAS skills
- REST API and web services knowledge
- Client‑direct management and leadership experience
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management
- Documentation and training delivery skills
Nice to have
- SAS certification(s)
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Python or R programming knowledge
- Agile methodology familiarity
- Prior migration project experience
Skills
Education
Bachelor's