Custom Software Engineer

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Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : SAS Base & Macros Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Job Description We are seeking an experienced SAS Data Engineer to support business-critical SAS jobs, perform ongoing job maintenance and fixes, and drive modernization initiatives by migrating SAS workloads to Databricks using SQL and Python. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in SAS EG, SAS GRID, Advanced SAS, SQL, and Databricks, with exposure to Python preferred. Roles & Responsibilities Provide end-to-end production support for SAS jobs running on SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) and SAS GRID environments Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve job failures, performance issues, and data discrepancies within defined SLAs Perform job maintenance and fixes, including code corrections, enhancements, reruns, dependency updates, and scheduling fixes Conduct root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement preventive solutions Develop, modify, and maintain SAS programs using Advanced SAS, including Macros, advanced functions, and PROC SQL procedures Support complex data transformations, validations, and business rule implementations in SAS Participate in SAS to Databricks migration initiatives, converting SAS logic into Databricks SQL and Python (PySpark) Ensure functional parity and data accuracy between SAS and Databricks platforms through validation and reconciliation Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and performance improvement Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to improve scalability, efficiency, and processing performance Support Shift B operations till 11:00 AM PST to enable global business continuity Follow ITSM processes for incident, problem, and change management Create and maintain technical documentation and support audits and compliance activities Participate in knowledge transition and continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience Mandatory 6+ years of hands-on experience with SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) and SAS GRID 6+ years of experience in Advanced SAS, including: SAS Macros Advanced functions PROC SQL procedures 6+ years of strong experience in SQL 2+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks (DBX) Strong experience in production support, job maintenance, and issue resolution Good to Have Working knowledge of Python, preferably for data engineering or migration use cases Experience in SAS to cloud modernization / migration programs Familiarity with support models, ITSM processes, and SLA-driven delivery Work Model & Location Shift: B Shift – Support till 11:00 AM PST Work Model: 5 days Work from Office (RTO) Location: Any of the 4 Strategic Delivery Locations (as defined by client) 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.