Python Developer with SAS Migration Experience

Job Title: Python Developer with SAS Migration Experience
Location: Remote 
Duration:  Contract

Rate : $45/hr on C2C Non Negotiable,

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer with strong experience in SAS and proven expertise in migrating legacy SAS codebases to Python. The ideal candidate will play a key role in modernizing data processing and analytics pipelines by converting and optimizing SAS logic into scalable Python solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and understand existing SAS scripts, procedures, and workflows.
• Translate SAS logic into equivalent and optimized Python code.
• Develop and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable Python modules for data transformation, analytics, and reporting.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure migration accuracy and performance.
• Validate and test migrated components to ensure functional parity with SAS implementations.
• Optimize Python code for performance and maintainability.
• Provide documentation and training for teams transitioning to the new Python-based system.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong experience with SAS programming (Base SAS, SAS Macros, PROC SQL).
• Proven track record of migrating SAS code to Python in enterprise environments.
• Experience with pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy, and other Python data processing libraries.
• Good understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Apache Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, or AWS Glue.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly.
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.