SAS Technical Architect
hace 2 días
Telford
Job Title: SAS Technical Architect Clearance Required: Active SC Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days on site Job Description: • We are seeking an experienced SAS Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale analytics solutions using the SAS toolset, with a strong focus on SAS Viya 4 architecture., • The role will be responsible for defining end-to-end technical architecture, supporting migration from legacy SAS platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud and data strategies., • This role is critical to supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving migration of SAS 9.4 / Viya 3.5 estates to Viya 4 platforms. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design • Define and own the end-to-end SAS architecture, ensuring alignment with programme and enterprise strategy., • Design scalable, secure, and high-performing SAS Viya 4 solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure)., • Lead architecture reviews, governance gates, and design approvals. SAS Viya 4 Platform • Architect and implement SAS Viya 4 environments, including:, • CAS (Cloud Analytic Services), • SAS Studio, Visual Analytics, and Model Studio, • Define deployment patterns using containerised environments (Kubernetes) for Viya 4., • Ensure alignment with platform strategies (e.g. DPS / Minerva). Migration & Transformation • Lead migration of SAS 9.4 / Viya 3.5 workloads to Viya 4, including:, • Data integration flows, • Analytical models and reporting, • Configuration and scheduling, • Define migration approach covering:, • Code migration and refactoring, • Data validation and reconciliation, • Performance optimisation, • Support transformation of legacy solutions to modern, cloud-native patterns. Technical Leadership • Provide technical leadership to data engineers, developers, and testers., • Support design for:, • CI/CD integration, • DevOps practices, • Automation and deployment pipelines, • Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and SMEs across suppliers. Governance & Stakeholder Management • Present solutions to senior stakeholders (client and internal)., • Ensure compliance with:, • Security and data governance standards, • Cloud architecture principles, • Support commercial and delivery teams with estimation and solutioning. Key Skills & Experience Essential • Strong experience in SAS architecture and technical design, • Proven delivery experience with SAS Viya 4 platforms, • Deep knowledge of SAS toolset, including:, • SAS DI / Data Integration, • SAS Visual Analytics, • SAS Studio / Enterprise Guide, • Experience designing cloud-based SAS solutions (AWS / Azure), • Experience with Kubernetes / containerised deployments for Viya 4, • Experience delivering large-scale migration programmes Desirable Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Experience integrating SAS with:, • Airflow or alternative schedulers, • Data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks), • Understanding of data security and access models, • Experience in public sector / regulated environments Qualifications • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience), • SAS certifications (Viya / Advanced Analytics) preferred Key Behaviours • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, • Ability to operate at both strategic architecture level and hands-on design, • Analytical mindset with a focus on quality and delivery, • Collaborative approach across multi-supplier environments Typical Deliverables • Architecture design documents (HLD / LLD), • SAS Viya 4 deployment and configuration designs, • Migration strategies and runbooks, • Governance artefacts and technical assurance inputs