SAS Consultant

Job Description:

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Job Title: SAS Technical Architect (Minerva - RIO & AI)

Location: Telford - 2 days on site

Duration: 6 months

Pay-rate: £671 per day (PAYE through Umbrella)

Must have: Clearance Required: Current SC

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:

o CAS (Cloud Analytic Services)

o 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:

o Data integration flows

o Analytical models and reporting

o Configuration and scheduling

• Define migration approach covering:

o Code migration and refactoring

o Data validation and reconciliation

o 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:

o CI/CD integration

o DevOps practices

o 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:

o Security and data governance standards

o 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:

o SAS DI / Data Integration

o SAS Visual Analytics

o 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:

o Airflow or alternative schedulers

o 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

Reporting Line

• Typically reports to Programme / Delivery Architect or Engagement Manager

• Works closely with:

o Technical Architects

o Data Engineers

o Platform / Cloud teams

o Client architecture teams

Context (SAS Programmes)

• Migration of legacy SAS estates to Viya 4 cloud platforms is a key focus

• Solutions align to enterprise platforms such as Minerva / DPS

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.