Associate Software Developer

Company: SAS Institute
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will design and build high-quality software within established timelines, following R&D standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and remain secure, scalable, and well-documented. You will contribute across the full development life cycle, including testing and performance. The position sits in the R&D Decisioning team working on an industry-leading portfolio, with emphasis on quality, security, and impact. This is a growth-focused, collaborative role in a hybrid setup that supports professional development and teamwork.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work model
  • world-class employee experience
  • inclusive culture

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable software within timelines following R&D practices
  • Collaborate with managers, developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to meet functional requirements
  • Participate in scoping and scheduling, tracking progress and raising blockers
  • Ensure quality via functional, unit, and performance testing and coordinate test plan reviews
  • Maintain code life cycle ownership including internal and external support
  • Produce design and technical documentation with technical writers
  • Adhere to security policies to support secure software development goals
  • Demonstrate curiosity, authenticity, and accountability in work processes

Key requirements

  • Some experience in software development/programming
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Interest in technology and coding with evidence of programming experience
  • Self-starter with creativity, initiative and self-management
  • Desire to broaden skills across disciplines (development, services, analytics)
  • Good interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Proof of Right to work in the UK
  • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication
  • Problem-solving
  • React UI application
  • Go-based microservices
  • Full-stack development

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Posted: September 25th, 2026