SAS Data Scientist

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the modernization of SAS analytics into Python. You will serve as a Python subject matter expert, guiding technical design decisions, translating legacy workflows, and supporting a large-scale code migration effort.

Responsibilities include converting SAS programs to Python, collaborating with the team on design, developing, testing, and documenting Python code, and mentoring teammates to enhance Python capabilities while ensuring consistency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python and SAS experience in data processing.
• Experience migrating and refactoring legacy apps.
• Experience with Anaconda for package/env management.
• Strong SQL skills with joins, filtering, aggregations, and data transformations.
• Experience with large datasets and data processing workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in evolving project requirements.
• Previous experience as tech lead, SME, or mentor.
• Linux/Bash experience; Crontab scheduling; SFTP for transfers.
• Experience in fraud analytics or financial services; banking industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Convert SAS programs and workflows into scalable Python solutions.
• Partner with team to design optimal Python approaches for SAS-based processes.
• Interpret, design, develop, test, and document Python code for analytics and data processing.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code while maintaining functionality and performance.
• Support data engineering activities, including SQL data transformations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor and coach team members to increase Python capabilities.
• Validate migrated solutions and ensure outputs match legacy results.

Skills

Python

SAS

SQL

Data processing

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Independence

Linux/Bash

Tools

Anaconda

Crontab

SFTP

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Data Scientist to support a strategic initiative focused on modernizing and migrating existing SAS-based analytics processes into Python. This individual will serve as a Python subject matter expert, helping guide technical design decisions, translate legacy workflows, and support a team navigating a large-scale code migration effort.

Responsibilities

• Convert existing SAS programs, scripts, and analytical workflows into scalable Python solutions
• Partner with existing team members to understand current SAS-based processes and determine the optimal Python design and implementation approach
• Interpret, design develop, test, and document Python code for analytics and data processing use cases
• Refactor and modernize legacy code bases while maintaining functionality and performance
• Support data engineering activities, including querying and transforming data using SQL
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and documentation
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
• Mentor and coach team members as they increase their Python capabilities
• Help validate migrated solutions and ensure outputs are consistent with legacy processes

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with Python and SAS including scripting and data processing
• Demonstrated experience migrating, modernizing, or refactoring legacy applications or code bases
• Experience using Anaconda for package and environment management
• Strong SQL skills, including writing queries involving joins, filtering, aggregations, and data transformations
• Experience working with large datasets and data processing workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity within evolving project requirements
• Previous experience acting as a technical lead, SME, mentor, or coach within a development team
• Linux/Bash experience
• Experience with server-side job scheduling tools such as Crontab
• Experience with secure file transfer processes (SFTP)
• Fraud analytics, forensic analytics, AML, risk, or financial services experience
• Banking industry experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].