Posted 3mo ago

SAS to Python / R Migration Developer

@ Ignite IT
Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland, United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Convert SAS, Translate steps, Implement workflows
Requirements Summary:4+ years analytics or data engineering; strong SAS, Python and/or R; SQL; familiarity with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy or tidyverse/data.table; validate analytics outputs.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, R, SAS, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, tidyverse, data.table, SQL, Git, CI/CD
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Job Description

The SAS to Python/R Migration Developer is responsible for hands-on conversion, testing, and validation of SAS analytical code into Python and/or R under the guidance of a migration architect. This role focuses on execution quality, code accuracy, and reproducibility.

This is a build-and-deliver role for someone who enjoys translating logic and making things work correctly.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Convert SAS programs into Python and/or R code following defined standards
  • Translate:
    • SAS DATA steps
    • PROC SQL
    • Statistical PROCs
    • SAS Macros into Python/R functions or modules
  • Implement data ingestion, transformation, and analytics workflows
  • Perform side-by-side validation of SAS vs Python/R outputs
  • Debug discrepancies in calculations or statistical results
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-documented Python/R code
  • Develop unit tests and validation scripts
  • Optimize performance for large datasets
  • Collaborate closely with architects and data stakeholders
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge transfer