SAS Technical Architect - Viya
Clearance Required: Current HMRC SC
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site
IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only
We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SAS Technical Architect to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford.
We are seeking an experienced SAS Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale analytics solutions using the SAS toolset, with a strong focus on SAS Viya 4 architecture.
The role will be responsible for defining end-to-end technical architecture, supporting migration from Legacy SAS platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise cloud and data strategies.
This role is critical to supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving migration of SAS 9.4/Viya 3.5 estates to Viya 4 platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Define and own the end-to-end SAS architecture, ensuring alignment with programme and enterprise strategy.
Design scalable, secure, and high-performing SAS Viya 4 solutions across cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Lead architecture reviews, governance gates, and design approvals.
SAS Viya 4 Platform
Architect and implement SAS Viya 4 environments, including:
o CAS (Cloud Analytic Services)
o SAS Studio, Visual Analytics, and Model Studio
Define deployment patterns using co...