Lead SAS to Python Developer
Adastra
Full Job Description
Lead SAS-to-Python modernization remotely across Canada or the USA, using Python, Anaconda, SQL, and SAS expertise. Central hours are required.
Adastra seeks a senior-level Lead SAS/Python Developer for large-scale workload migration. You will guide decommissioning, interpret complex SAS programs, and modernize analytical processes. The work spans technical leadership, hands-on development, automation, governance, and collaboration with business and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead SAS program, dataset, and process migrations
• Develop, test, and maintain Python applications
• Build Unix automation and data processing pipelines
• Establish coding standards and reusable development patterns
• Review designs, identify risks, and guide technical decisions
Requirements:
• Senior or lead software development experience
• Strong Python, Anaconda, SQL, and SAS expertise
• Complex SAS modernization and workflow interpretation experience
• Linux or Unix scripting and CRON automation experience
• Experience with Netezza, Redshift, testing, and performance tuning
Apply SAS migration, Python development, and technical leadership skills to modernization initiatives at Adastra across North America.
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The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.


