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Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.\nIf 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.\nAbout the job\nThe Risk and Fraud R&D team is looking for a Software Development Manager to be responsible for the design and implementation of strategy set forth by the product management team. There are opportunities available for those with expertise and focus on the SAS Stress Testing product.\nYou will be primarily focused on hands-on development and technical execution of deliverables, with limited emphasis on managerial or administrative duties.\nAs a Manager, Software Development, you will:\nOrganize, develop, prioritize, and assign resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.\nLead development project designs and enforce technical standards to ensure solutions are executed correctly across various supported environments (i.e. browsers, devices, operating systems).\nLead test management activities - resource management, monitor and control, manage risks and issues, manage quality and continue investment in test automation frameworks.\nProactively lead and solicit the involvement of other project stakeholders (e.g. managers, developers, user interface and visual designers, product managers) to ensure implementation satisfies functional requirements and is consistent with established R&D standards.\nManage and lead project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts executive management and stakeholders of concerns meeting schedules, while following established R&D standards.\nMaintain accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.\nEnsure the veracity of design and technical documentation to satisfy both internal and external consumers.\nContribute to product or project direction through collaboration with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customers, and others within SAS.\nProvide technical leadership as appropriate for projects and to the team through mentoring, training and managing the activities of the team.\nManage all aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership.\nResponsible for tactical management of a functional area, feature, product, or multiple products or solutions.\nWork with senior management to develop, prioritize, and assign project objectives and responsibilities to individual resources.\nMentor, train and manage the daily activities of the team.\nCollaborate with product marketing, management, and others to refine product/project direction.\nEngages with upper management in major decisions and complex issues. \nEnsure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.\nEmbrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.\nRequired qualifications\nTypically requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Information Technology in the Banking or Insurance Sector. 8+ years of programming or testing experience.\n\nBachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, MIS, Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or related \nExperience with IT technologies to support Finance and Risk development processes is valued. \nExperience in leading projects to deliver high quality, scalable, performant and secure code. \nExperience in CI/CD and DevOps using GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps or similar tools. \nExperience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence. \nExperience with Agile practices. \nExperience in multiple development languages (SAS, Python, Go, JavaScript, React) \nExperience of container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) \nCertificates in Risk Management and Accounting Standards are also valued. \nAdditional competencies, knowledge and skills\nInspiring Others - Motivating individuals toward higher levels of performance that are aligned with the organization’s vision and values.\nGlobal Perspective - Demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to the international market, cultural, technological, political, and legal factors that impact individual and work group priorities and results; leveraging own understanding of the organization’s global strategy, global business trends, and regional differences to enhance individual and work group results.\nDelegation and Empowerment - Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up.\nStrong knowledge in related programming languages, operating systems, development tools, procedures, and methodologies applicable to current projects\n\nStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills\n\nAbility to lead, manage and communicate goals to employees\n\nAbility to develop creative solutions to complex problems\n\nStrong decision-making ability\n\nAbility to lead projects and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines\n\nStrong working knowledge of SAS products and their applications\n\nAnalytical and creative problem-solving skills\n\nAbility to understand and translate complex technical and business information to internal/external audiences\n\nYou are welcome here\nAt SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture - it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.\nAdditional Information:\nSAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact .\nLet's stay in touch! 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