> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/186710-sas-programmer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/186710-sas-programmer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAS Programmer - **Company:** Sage IT Inc - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, CA Workload Automation Ae, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Development, Software Debugging, Dimensional Modeling, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Processing, Macros, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Git, Pandas, Pyspark, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Control M - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ad142c5f-37bf-4420-96a4-c4dfa3ef3e4c ## About the Role 5 7 years of SAS & SQL development experience Strong in Base SAS, Macros, PROC SQL, and data step processing Advanced SQL and query optimization skills ETL, data warehousing, and dimensional modeling knowledge Experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Snowflake) Familiarity with Git, SDLC, and job schedulers (Control-M/Autosys) Strong debugging and communication skills Nice to Have: Python (pandas, PySpark), Airflow, REST APIs Experience converting SAS logic to Python ## Description Seeking an experienced SAS/SQL Programmer to build and optimize data pipelines, support analytics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on ETL development, data quality, and performance tuning, with exposure to modernization using SQL/Python., Develop and maintain SAS programs (Base SAS, Macro, PROC SQL) for data processing and reporting Write optimized SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions) across RDBMS Build and manage ETL pipelines; schedule and monitor batch jobs Ensure data quality, validation, and reconciliation Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver solutions Optimize performance (indexing, partitioning) Support UAT, production releases, and documentation Contribute to SAS-to-SQL/Python modernization initiatives ## Related Videos - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Advanced Typing in TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/496-advanced-typing-in-typescript) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025)