IT & Software

SAS/ Python Developer

Iris Software Inc.

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

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We have Immediate requirement with our Direct Client as SAS / Python Developer @ Toronto ON (Hybrid - 3 Days/Week). Title: SAS / Python Developer - T4 only.

Primary Skills: SAS, Python, Migration.

Description:

7+ years of Experience in SAS, Python Seeking an experienced

SAS / Python Developer

to join data modernization and migration team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, converting, optimizing, and modernizing legacy SAS-based analytical workflows, data steps, macros, and reports into scalable, production-ready Python environments. You will work closely with data architects, business stakeholders, and infrastructure teams to ensure code accuracy and parity during the transition. Key ResponsibilitiesCode Migration & Translation:

Interpret and convert legacy SAS programs (including Base SAS, DATA steps, SAS macros, and PROC SQL) into modular, efficient Python scripts. Data Processing & Pipelines:

Build, maintain, and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using Python data manipulation libraries (pandas, NumPy) and SQL. Validation & Testing:

Perform side-by-side output validation and debugging between legacy SAS outputs and new Python implementations to ensure statistical and logical parity. Automation & Infrastructure:

Support Unix/Linux-based automation, schedule jobs via CRON or enterprise orchestrators, and work within containerized or cloud-based Anaconda/JupyterHub environments. Code Quality & Documentation:

Maintain clean version control using Git/GitHub, write unit tests, and produce thorough technical documentation for migrated pipelines. Required QualificationsEducation:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. SAS Experience:

3+ years of hands-on development with Base SAS, SAS Macros, and PROC SQL Python Experience:

2+ years of production Python development, with strong proficiency in pandas, data wrangling, and relational SQL. Environment & Tools:

Experience working in Anaconda environments, Git/GitHub, and Linux/Unix shell scripting. Analytical Skills:

Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and side-by-side data validation capabilities.

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Reference: WJ-3875_16153376 · Posted 11 Nov 2026, 08:29 PM

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