Lead SAS to Python Developer

Linuxassociation; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adastra in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a senior Lead SAS/Python Developer to guide large-scale modernization. The role is remote across Canada and the USA, with central hours and hands-on migration work on SAS to Python, SQL, and data pipelines.

You will lead design reviews, ensure governance, and collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver scalable analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead software development experience.
• Strong Python, Anaconda, SQL, and SAS expertise.
• Experience with SAS modernization and workflow interpretation.
• Linux or Unix scripting and CRON automation experience.
• Experience with Netezza/Redshift and performance tuning.

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.

Skills

Python

SAS

SQL

Anaconda

Unix scripting

CRON automation

Data modernization

Tools

Netezza

Redshift

Linux/Unix

Job description

# Lead SAS to Python DeveloperAdastra · Ottawa, Ontario, CABack to resultsLead SAS to Python DeveloperAdastraOttawa, Ontario, CA Posted October 30, 2026 Via JobMESH### Full Job DescriptionLead 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 decisionsRequirements:• 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 tuningApply SAS migration, Python development, and technical leadership skills to modernization initiatives at Adastra across North America.#### Apply for this JobThis will take you to the original posting on the employer's site. Apply NowVia JobMESH#### Job SummaryCompanyAdastraLocationOttawa, Ontario, CATypeFull-timePostedOctober 30, 2026SourceJobMESH