SAS Backend Developer (OpenShift & Mainframe Migration)

Quick Facts

• Role: SAS Backend Developer (OpenShift & Mainframe Migration)

• Context: Regulator-driven implementation project in a banking environment

• Workload: 100%

• Start: 04.01.2027

• Duration: Until 31.05.2027, with option to extend

• Location: Remote and Münster (onboarding on-site; then 1–2 times per week in Münster and every 13 weeks for 2–3 days)

Description

You will support the migration of existing SAS backend workflows from the mainframe to OpenShift/Unix in a regulated banking program. The work includes testing migrated programs and documenting changes while coordinating with development and operations teams. This is a full-capacity assignment through 31.05.2027 with extension option.

Responsibilities

• Migrate existing SAS processes from the mainframe to OpenShift/Unix

• Test the migrated programs

• Document changes and coordinate with development and operations teams

Requirements

• Several years of software development experience, ideally in a regulated banking environment

• Deep programming knowledge for developing batch jobs

• Excellent knowledge of SAS and Shell

• Knowledge of OpenShift and Docker

• Understanding of mainframe systems

• Strong analytical skills, reliability, structured working style, and high quality awareness

• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team

• Familiarity with agile development methods

• Experience using Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence

Benefits

• 100% utilization assignment in a regulated banking migration project

• Remote work with regular on-site presence in Münster and onboarding on-site

• Initial contract until 31.05.2027 with option to extend