SAS To Python / R Migration Developer

Italy | Sept. 1, 2026

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Company: Ignite IT

Country: Italy

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full-time

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 Skills: Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Sets, Debugging Skills, Engineering, Git, Knowledge Transfer, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Standards Development, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Unit Test, Validation Testing, Vision Plan, Workflow Analysis undefined: Ignite IT

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