Senior Data Engineer - SAS to Python Migration

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the migration of complex SAS codebases to Python as part of a large-scale data modernization initiative. This hands-on role focuses on converting legacy logic into scalable, high-performance Python solutions within a financial data environment. The ideal candidate brings deep SAS and Python expertise, strong data engineering fundamentals, and experience modernizing enterprise data pipelines. Responsibilities & Qualifications Analyze, document, and migrate complex SAS scripts into Python Design and implement efficient, maintainable Python solutions Leverage GitHub and AI-assisted tools to accelerate and standardize code conversion Collaborate with business and technology teams to validate requirements and outputs Develop automated testing strategies to ensure accuracy and data integrity Support and enhance ETL pipelines and data warehouse environments Document migration approaches, standards, and processes Requirements 5+ years of hands-on SAS programming experience 4+ years of professional Python development experience Proven experience migrating or rewriting SAS code into Python Strong SQL and data engineering experience; Snowflake, DB2, or similar platforms preferred Experience with ETL processes, data governance, and large-scale data environments Familiarity with GitHub and version control best practices Mortgage or financial services experience preferred AWS cloud experience is a plus Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Created: 2026-03-04