SAS Data Engineer

83zero
Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Today
£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
5 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Structured career development Exposure to enterprise-scale systems Opportunity to grow expertise

SAS Data Engineer

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Location: UK (Public Sector Programme) Telford or Worthing

Security Clearance: SC Eligibility Required

We are currently seeking an experienced SAS Data Engineer to join a long-term public sector programme focused on modernising data platforms and delivering secure, reliable data solutions at scale.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support essential public services while developing your technical skills within a collaborative engineering environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing, developing, and maintaining SAS-based data and software solutions

Supporting data acquisition, preparation, and management activities

Applying analytical and engineering methods to solve technical challenges

Working across the full software development lifecycle, from design through to maintenance

Delivering high-quality outputs with minimal supervision

Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to meet project objectives

Supporting continuous improvement and engineering best practices

What We're Looking For

More than one year of relevant professional experience

Strong understanding of programming concepts and software engineering principles

Experience working with SAS platforms and data solutions

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

A collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement

This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance eligibility.

To be eligible, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the past five years, along with meeting standard clearance criteria.

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a stable, long-term programme delivering real impact within the public sector. You'll benefit from structured career development, exposure to enterprise-scale systems, and the opportunity to grow your expertise within a supportive engineering environment

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