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Sr Software Developer - C++ - Graphs & Data Visualizations

SAS
Glasgow
2 weeks ago
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Sr Software Developer (C++) - Graphs & Data Visualizations - Hybrid

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness.If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Graph team is looking for a Sr Software Developer to collaborate with other dedicated engineers who are passionate about data visualization and committed to delivering high-quality software.

Our team is dedicated to designing and developing data visualization libraries optimized for portability and seamless integration across diverse SAS applications, including Model Studio, Visual Analytics, Mobile BI for iOS and Android, Customer Intelligence, Intelligent Decisioning, and Data Maker. These solutions are utilized across multiple industries and diverse use cases, requiring our teams to address complex challenges related to code generation, parallel computing, memory optimization, user interface design, networking, database management, and algorithm development.

As a Sr Software Developer (C++),you will:

  • Lead the design and development of high-quality, testable, and scalable software solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership to a team of developers working with C++ and C codebases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D and product management to ensure timely and successful delivery.
  • Drive technical initiatives and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of learning and excellence.
  • Participate in and lead project scoping, scheduling, and progress tracking; proactively identifying, reporting, and resolving blockers.
  • Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing (unit, integration, regression) and close collaboration with SDETs.
  • Maintain accountability for the full software lifecycle, including support for internal and external consumers.
  • Contribute to technical documentation in partnership with technical writers.
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation in tools, processes, and code quality
  • Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining an enterprise-grade data visualization framework and library utilizing C++.

  • Contribute to the creation of data visualization components by taking technical requirements and implementing them, identifying and resolving bugs, performing thorough testing, refining features, and delivering software demonstrations.

  • Develop and maintain automated systems dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and performance analysis.

  • Provide comprehensive support to internal users regarding API and software utilization through coding examples, detailed documentation, and informative presentations.

  • Ensure all applicable security policies andprocessesare followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of enterprise-level software development experience with proficiency in modern C++
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field. Post-graduate coursework may be desirable.
  • Deep understanding of modern development tools, IDEs, methodologies, and principles.
  • Hands-on experience with Github, Jira, and workflow management tools.
  • Proven ability to implement and enforce development standards.
  • Experience writing and executing automated tests.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • A passion for mentoring and driving technical excellence.
  • Experience or educational background in computer graphics or game development
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
  • You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are ourvalues and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in data visualization

  • Has knowledge of 2D and 3D computer graphics techniques

  • Possesses experience with composing unit tests and utilizing unit testing frameworks

  • Is familiar with web and browser technologies

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job level will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills, and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact.

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