Manager, Software Development

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Job description

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Manager, Software Development - Remote (Eastern or Central Time Zone) or Hybrid Cary, NC

Nice to meet you!

We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We're also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The SAS 9 R&D Division is looking for a Manager, Software Development to lead a team of 6-8 engineers and collaborate with other managers and technical leads to manage software development work in a highly collaborative organization. We foster a positive, inclusive, and energetic workplace where each team member is encouraged to take initiative and ownership, ensuring that we deliver outstanding results while creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a Manager, Software Development, you will:

Manage all aspects of the team, including development and testing, internal and external communication/collaboration, performance management and improvement, and professional growth.

Provide leadership to the team through mentoring, training, and managing the activities of the team.

Manage and lead project scoping and scheduling of engineering projects; track progress of individual tasks and alert stakeholders of any concerns meeting schedules.

Ensure that projects are completed and implemented in a timely manner while following established procedures and schedules.

Regularly communicate development and testing status, project risks, resource requirements and allocation, and other relevant knowledge with upper management.

Become actively involved in daily operations and duties as needed to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems or issues.

Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related programming or testing experience.

Experience with more than one programming language (SAS, C/C++, SQL, Java, Go).

Experience with big databases (Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, Teradata, etc.) and an understanding of how to write code that interacts with them in a performant manner.

Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

A strong understanding of how Agile SDLC practices enable a successful team.

Familiarity with SQL programming.

Working knowledge of Continuous Integration.

Experience leading development and delivery at the enterprise system level.

Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the requirements stated above.

You're curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SAS products.

Experience with microservice architectures.

Experience with Kubernetes and public cloud provider technologies.

World-Class Benefits

Highlights include

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.

Medical plan options include PPO with low annual deductible and copays.

HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).

Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!

An industry-leading 401k plan.

Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.

Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.

Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it's essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: . Also view the notice.

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