Software Developer

Location

Cary, NC | United States

Job description

Software Developer - Remote or Hybrid

Nice to meet you!

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Security Team in the SAS9 division is looking for a Software Developer. The team is responsible for security work related to remediation of code vulnerabilities and vulnerable third-party components identified by customers and internal security scans. The work by this team is fast-paced and the impact spans across multiple SAS9 releases, ship events, solution teams, and divisions. In this role you will design, develop, and test new and existing code to remediate vulnerable third-party components delivered in the software and/or in relation to securing vulnerable areas of the software identified with security scans or as identified by internal or external customers. You will also help troubleshoot and triage issues reported by internal and external customers and interact with SAS Technical Support to assist customers that have reported security vulnerabilities in shipping versions of the SAS9.

As a Software Developer, you will:

• Analyze, implement, and assess third-party components.
• Evaluate and remediate CVEs found in SAS 9 software.
• Code per specifications and standards.
• Work collaboratively with development, testing, product, operations, and support peers across the SAS9 Division to triage and resolve security-related issues.
• Ensure quality by creating and supporting automated tests with extensive code coverage.
• Evolve software architecture to meet changes in security requirements.
• Scope requirements and estimate effort.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and use them appropriately.
• Support internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a developer on large software projects.
• Strong Java, C, or C++ programming experience.
• Understanding of the SAS 9 product line and middle tier architecture.
• Understanding of secure software development practices.
• Understanding of software development tools, methodologies, and principles.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs.
• Understanding of cyber security principles (FIPS, TLS, Certificate and Private Key infrastructure, ciphers)
• Understanding of common software security tools (Snyk, Klocwork, BlackDuck, OWASP ZAP, Burpe Suite)
• Understanding of Jenkins and Python
• Effective communication and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using CVS, Gerrit, Git, or GitHub for source code management and code review.
• Experience with integration, regression, and unit testing.
• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Preferred qualifications

• Java
• C/C++
• Eclipse
• CVS, GIT, Gerrit, GitHub
• Snyk, Klocwork, BlackDuck, OWASP ZAP, Burpe Suite
• Linux/Windows
• Jira, Confluence, Kanban
• Jenkins
• Python

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans. 
• Medical plan options include…
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays. 
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center). 
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge! 
• An industry-leading 401k plan. 
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1. 
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days. 
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees 

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights . Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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