SAS AML Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support applications on the SAS Platform and SAS Viya .
• Configure, develop, and maintain SAS Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 7.2 and higher versions , including transaction monitoring scenarios, alert generation, workflows, and reporting.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries , ETL processes, and data integration workflows.
• Build automation scripts and utilities using Python to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Analyze business, regulatory, and compliance requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Perform unit testing, SIT support, defect resolution, production deployments, and post-implementation validation.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Business, Data Warehouse, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Vendor teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation, solution designs, deployment guides, and implementation artifacts.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning, code optimization, and root cause analysis.
• Support change management, release management, and application governance activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development, implementation, and application support.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAS Platform and SAS Viya .
• Proven experience in SAS Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solutions (Version 7.2 and above) .
• Strong programming skills in SAS, SQL, and Python .
• Experience with data analysis, ETL development, data migration, and database design.
• Sound understanding of AML concepts , transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk scoring, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the Banking and Financial Services domain.
• Knowledge of Oracle Database , performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines , Git, and release management processes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience in SAS Model Manager , SAS Intelligent Decisioning , or other SAS Viya components.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and containerized deployments.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory initiatives in a banking environment.
• This role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality AML solutions in a fast-paced banking and compliance environment .