Python Developer

Role : SAS/Python Developer/Lead

Location: Remote

Job type: Contract(1 year) - High possibility of Extension

Pay : CAD $50 /Hour

Start date : Immediate

**multiple positions**

*** Candidates must have a valid work permit to work in Canada ***

Overview:

Client is modernizing its U.S. Banking analytics ecosystem by migrating legacy SAS-based workloads to Anaconda/Python. This role supports the SAS decommissioning program through application migration, automation development, governance activities, and modernization of analytical processes. The objective is to migrate or retire all active SAS workloads by December 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to design scalable solutions.
• Interpret and migrate SAS programs, datasets, and processes to Python-based environments.
• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python applications and scripts.
• Build and support Unix-based automation and data processing pipelines.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and source code repositories using Git.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and infrastructure teams to deliver migration and modernization objectives.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python (Anaconda), SQL, and SAS.
• Experience with relational databases, including Netezza and Redshift.
• Strong Linux/Unix scripting and CRON scheduling experience.
• Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Copilot.
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and code optimization.
• Working knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide and JupyterHub.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Commitment to code quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

** CANDIDATES WHO CAN WORK CST ARE PREFERRED