Lead SAS/Python Developer (Contract/FTE, Remote)

Overview Adastra is seeking a Lead SAS/Python Developer to support a large-scale modernization initiative focused on migrating legacy SAS-based workloads to Anaconda/Python. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for SAS decommissioning and migration activities, while remaining hands-on in application migration, automation development, governance activities, and modernization of analytical processes. You will work across technical and business teams to lead the migration or retirement of active SAS workloads, establish development standards, guide technical implementation, and ensure the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of analytical solutions. Primary Location: Across Canada or USA (must be able to work Central (CST) hours) Work Model: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contractor or Full-Time Vacancy Status: New RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical leadership and hands-on development throughout SAS-to-Python migration and modernization initiatives Analyze complex business and technical requirements to design scalable solutions and define technical approaches Lead the interpretation and migration of SAS programs, datasets, and processes to Python-based environments Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python applications and scripts Build and support Unix-based automation and data processing pipelines Establish and promote development standards, coding best practices, and reusable patterns across the team Conduct code and technical design reviews and p