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Ignite IT
SAS to Python / R Migration Architect
Ignite IT· CENSUS
About this role
The SAS to Python/R Migration Architect is responsible for end-to-end strategy, design, and governance of large-scale analytical and statistical code migrations from SAS to modern open-source ecosystems (Python and R). This role focuses on assessment, architecture, standards, risk management, and validation, working closely with stakeholders and development teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and regulatory fidelity.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not just documentation or oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-scale migrations from SAS (Base SAS, PROC SQL, STAT, ETS, MACRO, etc.) to Python and/or R
- Perform detailed SAS estate assessments, including:
- Code inventory and dependency mapping
- Macro complexity analysis
- Data access patterns (SAS datasets, DBs, flat files)
- Statistical method equivalency analysis
- Define target-state architecture for Python/R analytics platforms (libraries, frameworks, environments)
- Establish migration patterns and standards, including:
- SAS PROC → Python/R library mappings
- Macro-to-function translation strategies
- Reusable templates and shared components
- Design validation and reconciliation frameworks to ensure:
- Statistical equivalence
- Numeric tolerances
- Regulatory and audit compliance
- Guide performance optimization strategies for large datasets
- Identify automation opportunities (code scanners, translators, test harnesses)
- Lead technical reviews and approve migrated code
- Mentor developers and review complex conversions
- Communicate migration risks, tradeoffs, and timelines to leadership
- 8+ years of advanced analytics or statistical programming experience
- 5+ years hands-on SAS development (Base SAS, PROC SQL, MACRO, STAT)
- Proven experience architecting or leading SAS → Python and/or R migrations
- Deep expertise in:
- Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn)
- and/or R (tidyverse, data.table, caret, survival, forecast)
- Strong understanding of statistical methods parity between SAS and open-source tools
- Experience with data platforms (SQL databases, cloud storage, data lakes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and testing frameworks for analytics code
Nice to Have
- Experience in regulated environments (government, healthcare, finance)
- Prior work modernizing legacy analytics platforms
- Exposure to cloud analytics stacks (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience designing automated validation frameworks
- 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
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This SAS to Python / R Migration Architect role at Ignite IT is based in Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the SAS to Python / R Migration Architect role at Ignite IT full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a SAS to Python / R Migration Architect role in the CENSUS department at Ignite IT.
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When was the SAS to Python / R Migration Architect job at Ignite IT posted?
This SAS to Python / R Migration Architect position at Ignite IT was posted on Jul 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
SAS to Python / R Migration Architect
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