What are the responsibilities and job description for the "R" and "SAS" Developer (W2 only) position at Technology Ventures?
Client location: Plano, TX
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 - 24 months (Potential for extension or conversion)
Interview Process: 2 rounds, including a panel interview
Mandatory Requirements:
The candidates need to read code, write code, be aware of industry trends/practices, etc.
These are the hard requirements:
• at least 5-10 years' experience in SWE and AWS
• ability to perform code reviews and suggest software engineering best practices
Ideally, all candidates should have a link to their public repo (GitHub, Huggingface, etc.) because that is truly the best way for me to assess their SWE skills.
Important Note:
The job is remote, but onsite presence either in Plano, TX is required on the first day and quarterly for meetings.
Job Description:
We are seeking an individual with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and hands-on coding experience. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of programming concepts, data structures, and software development best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Write and maintain well-structured, efficient, and scalable software.
Utilize version control systems like Git for effective code management.
Follow best practices in code hygiene, including automated formatting and error-checking.
Debug code efficiently using error logs, breakpoints, and research-based problem-solving.
Work with SQL, SAS, and R, with an emphasis on Tidyverse and Tidymodels in R.
Collaborate with the team to improve and maintain open-source projects.
Adapt to different programming languages while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong understanding of software engineering principles must have hands-on experience writing real software for companies, large projects, academia, or private development.
Expertise in data structures and algorithms, including arrays, linked lists, and object-oriented programming.
Experience with SQL and R programming (Tidyverse and its components such as Tidymodels).
Basic familiarity with Python (existing team members are proficient in Python).
Ability to understand and work with SAS code (not highly complex).
Familiarity with version control (Git) and debugging techniques.
Basic understanding of AWS and REST APIs (though not a primary requirement).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Software Engineer rather than a Data Engineer or Data Analyst.
Ability to adapt quickly to different programming languages and frameworks.
Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects.
