
Principal Systems Architect - Applied Architecture and Technology
SAS Institute4 days ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships with assigned customers and advise them on SAS technology usage and software adoption.
- Lead migration planning from previous SAS versions and develop customer architectures, designs, and adoption roadmaps.
- Resolve escalated customer issues and coordinate with appropriate subject matter experts.
- Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Technical Support, Consulting, Publications, and other SAS groups.
- Define and execute customer-specific proof points for performance, scalability, functionality, and operations.
- Provide customer feedback to Engineering and Product Management and support secure software development practices.
- Work directly with customers and SAS Professional Services during implementations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 12 years of experience in multiple software technologies and domains.
- Significant experience implementing and operationalizing SAS 9 and SAS Viya.
- Significant experience with cloud-native infrastructure technologies across multiple cloud providers.
- Advanced experience optimizing applications within Kubernetes environments.
- Advanced ability to write code and perform log analysis while adapting technical communication to different audiences.
- Previous customer-facing technical and engineering experience, plus experience with project management techniques.
- Ability to collaborate across independent teams, work independently, travel when needed, and provide proof of right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement in the UK.
- Ability to travel when needed.
- Inclusive and flexible employee experience at SAS.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About SAS Institute
SAS Institute builds analytics and AI software used by enterprises and governments to manage data, run statistical models, and deploy predictive applications. Its offerings span the SAS Viya cloud platform, industry-specific solutions, and consulting/training services, sold via licenses and subscriptions. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SAS remains privately held and serves customers across finance, healthcare, and the public sector.