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