# SAS to Python / R Migration Developer

> Ignite IT · Suitland-Silver Hill, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-23

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** OCISS

## 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

## Apply

[Apply at Ignite IT](https://apply.workable.com/ignite-33/j/06A3EAA9FC/apply)

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