Senior Python & SAS Developer (Data Modernization)

ILLUMEN GROUP, INC.

United States

3 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

2 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Batch Processing Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Code Review Databases Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Transformation Database Queries Linux Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language)

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PostgreSQL Linux System Administration Open Source Technology Oracle SQL Developer Performance Tuning SAS (Software) Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) SQL Stored Procedures Systems Architecture Data Processing Cloud Platform System Database Optimization AWS Lambda Backend Git Containerization Pyspark Kubernetes Production Code Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Code Restructuring Data Pipelines Serverless Computing Docker Legacy Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python & SAS Developer to support the modernization of federal statistical and survey processing systems. This role focuses on transforming legacy SAS-based workflows into scalable, open-source solutions using Python (including PySpark) and modern data architecture patterns.

You will play a key role in re-engineering backend processes, optimizing database logic, and supporting both legacy SAS systems and modern cloud-based, serverless applications., * Modernize legacy SAS-based processes into Python-based solutions (PySpark or R where applicable)

Refactor and re-architect applications into supporting cloud-based and serverless data processing workflows
Translate procedural logic, stored procedures, and functions into optimized PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL)
Develop, maintain, and support existing SAS (Base SAS) workflows
Work within a Linux-based environment for development and deployment
Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Write, test, and deploy production-ready code; participate in code reviews
Use Git for version control and contribute to team development standards
Support backend workflows, job processing, and system performance tuning

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems architecture within technology?, * 4+ years Python development, including data processing or backend systems

2+ years Hands-on experience with Base SAS in production environments
4+ years experience developing and refactoring stored procedures, functions, and database logic in Oracle PL/SQL and/or PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL)
4+ years working in Linux environments
Experience modernizing legacy systems into open-source or cloud-based architectures
Experience with serverless or containerized environments (AWS Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
2+ years AWS experience (Lambda, SQS, SNS, IAM or similar services)
Experience working with batch processing, ETL pipelines, or data workflow orchestration
Strong SQL skills and experience optimizing database performance
Ability to translate legacy logic into scalable, maintainable solutions
Strong communication skills in a remote environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen (federal contract requirement)