SA ETL Developer/Specialist
Summary
SAS ETL Developer/Specialist on a 12-month onsite contract in Kuala Lumpur with IT consultancy Tentacle Technologies, embedded in a banking/financial-sector applications team. Day to day: building and optimising SAS ETL batch jobs and datasets, managing data marts and the data warehouse roadmap, providing L2 support, and ensuring BNM/MAS regulatory compliance.
About Us
Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.
The Role
Are you a seasoned SAS ETL specialist ready to take on a high-impact 12-month contract? As a Software Developer / Software Programmer, you will join an applications development team in the banking and financial sector, building and enhancing data and MIS systems that power analytical reporting. This is an onsite role in Kuala Lumpur, where you will turn business requirements into scalable, efficient data solutions.
What You'll Do
• Analyse, design, develop, test, implement and maintain Business Enabler systems, projects and change requests
• Build and optimise SAS ETL programs and batch processes to create SAS datasets from multiple database and external sources
• Perform feasibility studies, gap analysis and technical design for data profiling, cleansing and transformation
• Manage data marts and plan a scalable data warehouse roadmap
• Provide second level support, including problem investigation and permanent fixes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. BNM, MAS) and support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts and delivery teams, and maintain technical and CAB documentation
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent
• At least 10 years of development experience with SAS ETL (SAS Data Integration), and 12 years in the software development life cycle
• Strong skills in SAS, SQL and scripting, with good knowledge of Unix / Linux / Windows environments
• Solid understanding of metadata, database and business data models, plus data profiling and data quality techniques
• Domain knowledge in banking and financial services, risk management, regulatory reporting, or Basel II / Basel III
• Advantageous: data warehouse or big data project experience, business intelligence tools, and risk model implementation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• 12-month contract opportunity in a leading enterprise environment
• Exposure to challenging, large-scale data and regulatory projects
• Training and mentorship to support your growth
• Career progression opportunities and a supportive team
How to Apply
Apply now with your latest CV, or reach out to our recruitment team to learn more.