GA - GSFC - Data Science / Analytics Developer (742117)

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State of Georgia - Georgia Student Finance Commission

Title: GA - GSFC - Data Science / Analytics Developer phone number removed

Work Location: 2082 E Exchange PL Tucker, Ga. 30084 Onsite

Interview mode: 1st interview can be virtual (video required), 2nd interview in person

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Onsite Required: Due to the essential nature of the work to be performed, this position REQUIRES the selected candidate to work ONSITE for the duration of the assignment. Candidates will not be permitted to work remotely.

Description: This position is responsible for development / maintenance of both current and future data science applications, visualizations, reports, and supporting ETL.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software. Researches and analyses program or systems problems and develops program documentation. Translates business requirements into development activities in secure and maintainable code.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, creative, highly motivated, and goal-oriented team player with at least three years of data visualization (SAS strongly preferred) experience with strong knowledge of SQL and python for ETL and database programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop / maintain current and future SAS data reports and analyses.

Develop / maintain current and future ETL scripts and code.

Ad hoc reporting and analysis using data stored in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases

Accurately and effectively communicate with the Project Manager and/or Team Lead the level of effort to implement proposed solutions, the status of on-going work, and any potential issues.

Work well in both a team environment as well as a sole contributor with little or no supervision.

Possess excellent time management skills in handling multiple priorities with individual deadlines.

Adapt to a rapidly changing environment and work creatively with minimal supervision.

Ability to work from written specifications and pre-established guidelines.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related scientific or technical degree; or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills/Experience:

Minimum three years' experience in data science applications. Very strong preference for SAS programming experience.

Minimum three years' experience in python coding.

Minimum three years' experience in database coding.

Minimum three years' experience in data cleansing/ preparation for reporting and visualization.

Strong knowledge of and experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

Strong knowledge of and experience with python.

Strong knowledge of and experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya strongly preferred.

Understanding of the Unix shell for tasks in Linux environment.

Skill Matrix

Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related scientific or technical degree; or equivalent experience

Required: 3 Years: Experience in data science applications

Required: 3 Years: SAS programming experience

Required: 3 Years: Experience in python coding

Required: 3 Years: Experience in database coding

Required: 3 Years: Experience in data cleansing/ preparation for reporting and visualization

Required: 3 Years: Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Highly desired: Experience with SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya strongly preferred

Required: Understanding of the Unix shell for tasks in Linux environment.State of Georgia - Georgia Student Finance Commission

Title: GA - GSFC - Data Science / Analytics Developer phone number removed

Work Location: 2082 E Exchange PL Tucker, Ga. 30084 Onsite

Interview mode: 1st interview can be virtual (video required), 2nd interview in person

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Onsite Required: Due to the essential nature of the work to be performed, this position REQUIRES the selected candidate to work ONSITE for the duration of the assignment. Candidates will not be permitted to work remotely.

Description: This position is responsible for development / maintenance of both current and future data science applications, visualizations, reports, and supporting ETL.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software. Researches and analyses program or systems problems and develops program documentation. Translates business requirements into development activities in secure and maintainable code.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, creative, highly motivated, and goal-oriented team player with at least three years of data visualization (SAS strongly preferred) experience with strong knowledge of SQL and python for ETL and database programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop / maintain current and future SAS data reports and analyses.

Develop / maintain current and future ETL scripts and code.

Ad hoc reporting and analysis using data stored in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases

Accurately and effectively communicate with the Project Manager and/or Team Lead the level of effort to implement proposed solutions, the status of on-going work, and any potential issues.

Work well in both a team environment as well as a sole contributor with little or no supervision.

Possess excellent time management skills in handling multiple priorities with individual deadlines.

Adapt to a rapidly changing environment and work creatively with minimal supervision.

Ability to work from written specifications and pre-established guidelines.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related scientific or technical degree; or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills/Experience:

Minimum three years' experience in data science applications. Very strong preference for SAS programming experience.

Minimum three years' experience in python coding.

Minimum three years' experience in database coding.

Minimum three years' experience in data cleansing/ preparation for reporting and visualization.

Strong knowledge of and experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

Strong knowledge of and experience with python.

Strong knowledge of and experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya strongly preferred.

Understanding of the Unix shell for tasks in Linux environment.

Skill Matrix

Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related scientific or technical degree; or equivalent experience

Required: 3 Years: Experience in data science applications

Required: 3 Years: SAS programming experience

Required: 3 Years: Experience in python coding

Required: 3 Years: Experience in database coding

Required: 3 Years: Experience in data cleansing/ preparation for reporting and visualization

Required: 3 Years: Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Highly desired: Experience with SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS Viya strongly preferred

Required: Understanding of the Unix shell for tasks in Linux environment.

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