Job Description

The RoleWe're looking for a SAS Viya 4 Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based analytics platforms. You'll own end-to-end architecture, drive migrations from SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5, and shape modern, scalable solutions across AWS/Azure.

What You'll Do

Define and lead SAS architecture strategy and design

Architect and deploy SAS Viya 4 (CAS, Studio, Visual Analytics, Model Studio)

Design Kubernetes-based deployment patterns

Lead migration and transformation to cloud-native solutions

Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation best practices

Engage senior stakeholders and ensure governance standards

What You BringEssential:

Strong SAS architecture experience, including Viya 4

Deep knowledge of SAS DI, Visual Analytics, Studio/EG

Experience with AWS/Azure and Kubernetes

Proven delivery of large-scale migration programmes

Desirable:

CI/CD and DevOps experience

Integration with tools like Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks

Experience in regulated/public sector environments

What you need to do now

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