Full job descriptionSAS Model Developer
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Rate: £400/day Inside IR35
Duration: 3-month rolling contract
Overview: We’re looking for an experienced SAS Model Developer to support model development, enhancement, and deployment across a large-scale data and analytics environment. This role will focus on building and optimising SAS-based models, supporting the full model development lifecycle from data preparation and feature engineering through to testing, validation, and production deployment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and enhance statistical, predictive, and pricing models using SAS
* Build modelling datasets, feature engineering pipelines, and variable transformations
* Develop SAS programs using: o Base SAS o SAS Macros o Data Step o SAS SQL
* Support automated model execution, scoring, and monitoring processes
* Conduct model testing, validation, back-testing, and performance analysis
* Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business insights
* Produce technical documentation, model artefacts, and governance outputs
* Support deployment and productionisation of models within controlled environments
* Work closely with data engineering and technology teams to support implementation
What We’re Looking For
* Strong hands-on SAS programming experience
* Experience across: o SAS Base o SAS Macros o SAS SQL o SAS Enterprise Guide / SAS Studio
* Experience developing and deploying predictive or statistical models
* Strong understanding of: Regression models , Forecasting, Segmentation , Risk or pricing models
* Experience working across the full model development lifecycle
* Strong data analysis, transformation, and feature engineering capability
* Comfortable working with large and complex datasets