SAS to Python / R Migration Developer
Ignite IT
| Company | Ignite IT |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Suitland-Silver Hill |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (workable) |
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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