SAS to Python / R Migration Developer

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

Requirements

• 4+ years of analytics or data engineering experience

• Strong hands-on SAS programming experience

• Strong proficiency in Python and/or R

• Practical experience translating business logic across languages

• Familiarity with:

  • Pandas / NumPy / SciPy or tidyverse / data.table
  • SQL and relational data concepts

• Experience validating statistical and analytical outputs

Nice to Have

• Prior participation in SAS migration projects
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments
• Understanding of performance tuning in Python or R

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance