SAS to Python / R Migration Developer

Ignite ITSuitland-Silver Hill, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

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

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

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