Apex Systems is looking for a Professional SAS Developer for a large Residential client of ours located in McLean, VA. This position is a full time contract to hire role and it is moving quickly! Please see the overview of the role below and apply here if interested. Client: (can disclose over the phone) Location: Will start remote but then must sit on site in McLean, VA once COVID subsides Title: Professional SAS Developer Pay Rate: $45-63 depending on experience Duration: Full-time/contract to hire Position Overview: Are you looking for an opportunity to join our fast paced and passionate team that supports multiple IT applications built on various technologies with continuous modernization in progress? Within Corporate Technologies - Finance Delivery Services organization, we are a multi-skilled agile team that continuously strive to collectively discover new opportunities to implement innovative, automated and cost-efficient solutions. If this excites you, please apply now! Our Impact: We build and enhance software applications required for mandatory reporting of mortgage loan data to Federal Housing Finance Agency. Your Impact: You will have significant impact on our team, and in our organization. You will primarily design and develop code for data centric software applications, while embracing and promoting the Agile attitude. You will help implement Regulatory Reporting product vision and communicate effectively to key partners. You will also assist with evaluation of new technologies with quick proof of concepts and support existing applications in production. Responsibilities include the following: * Develop scalable and reliable data solutions to move data across systems from multiple sources in real time as well as batch modes * Develop innovative and automation solutions in the areas of data engineering including technology implementations using Agile construct * Quickly learn new and legacy technologies and paradigms to deploy cutting edge solutions * Support applications, including providing fixes to production defects and making enhancements * Quickly evaluate defects, investigate causes and come up with solutions to address defects * Provide production support and providing clear communication on the resolution of incidents Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent working experience * 5+ years of experience in delivering solutions using Software Development Life Cycle * 3+ years' ETL experience using DataStage, SAS & SQL * Strong data analytical skills using complex data sources including databases and text data files Preferred Skills: o Data Engineering solution delivery using AWS (S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, PySpark, Data lake), Python, Snowflake, Dev Ops and CI/CD tools o Knowledge and experience working with Informatica o Knowledge and experience working with Java Keys to Success in this Role: * Takes accountability, sets expectations and delivers high quality technical solutions within agreed upon level of effort * A spirit for innovation and ability to work in the space of "no longer" and "not yet" * Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies * A sense of humor * Derive excitement and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving culture * Outstanding interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills * Passion for driving value to customers and excitement for modern digital processes (Agile) and delivery (CI/CD) EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@ or 844-463-6178.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.PDN-948038e8-7aab-424a-bcd5-322c7e757c7c