C Software Developer (Emerging Career)

SAS•Cary, NC

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more. About the job The Data Access team is looking for a C Software Developer (Emerging Career) who'll work on standardizing and simplifying data source connectivity on the Viya platform for SAS solutions. Our team works heavily with third-party databases, requiring us to stay up to date on industry standards, use latest technology, and be creative with our implementations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in software development.
Experience working with programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, Rust or C/C++.
Demonstrated proficiency in C.
Experience utilizing SQL to query, analyze, and manipulate data across relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) .
Strong understanding of concepts related to data structures, and programming practices.
Clear understanding of the product development life cycle and project management.
Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with all levels of staff.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and change direction quickly.
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Communication: Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Technology Savvy: Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying this knowledge to strengthen our platforms
Collaboration: Ability to work independently as part of a team while mentoring younger team members
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience working with Git.
Basic understanding of Linux.
Knowledge of cloud technologies and experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with SAS products, solutions, and programming language.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality, testable, and scalable software solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D and product management to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Participate in project scoping, scheduling, and progress tracking; proactively identifying, reporting, and resolving blockers.
Ensure code quality and reliability through comprehensive testing (unit, integration, regression), automation, and ownership across the software lifecycle.
Contribute to technical documentation and provide support to internal and external users through clear APIs, examples, and collaboration with technical writers.
Embrace continuous improvement and innovation in tools, processes, and code quality.
Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.
Work independently on well-scoped problems while collaborating closely with senior engineers
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Benefits

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.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
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.