Posted 12 days ago
Lead SAS/Python Developer (Contract/FTE, Remote)
@ Adastra Corporation
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Adastra Corporation is hiring a Lead SAS/Python Developer, on a contract or full-time basis, to lead the migration of legacy SAS workloads to Anaconda/Python. The role is fully remote and requires working Central (CST) hours.
Responsibilities:
- Lead SAS-to-Python migration and modernization
- Develop and maintain Python applications and scripts
- Build Unix-based automation and data pipelines
- Establish development standards and conduct code reviews
- Maintain documentation and Git repositories
Requirements summary:
- Senior or lead software development experience
- Strong Python (Anaconda), SQL and SAS expertise
- Netezza and Redshift database experience
- Strong Linux/Unix scripting and CRON automation
- Strong unit testing and performance tuning skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Adastra Corporation
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Full company description
For over two decades, Adastra Corporation has transformed businesses into digital leaders, helping global organizations innovate, achieve operational excellence, and create unforgettable customer experiences, all with the power of their data. At the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cloud, Digital and Governance services, Adastra delivers solutions to enterprises to leverage data that they can control and trust, connecting them to their customers – and their customers to the world. In North America, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary, Burnaby, Texas, Florida, New York City, and California. In Europe, we have offices in Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, Munich, Darmstadt, Hannover, Magdeburg, Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, Thessaloniki, Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv. We also have offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pune. More information can be found at https://adastracorp.com.
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- Business categories
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- Other recorded names
- Adastra Corporation
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For over two decades, Adastra Corporation has transformed businesses into digital leaders, helping global organizations innovate, achieve operational excellence, and create unforgettable customer experiences, all with the power of their data. At the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cloud, Digital and Governance services, Adastra delivers solutions to enterprises to leverage data that they can control and…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Worldwide |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Data WarehousingBusiness IntelligenceData Integration/ETLData GovernanceBig DataMaster Data ManagementData Quality ManagementAnalyticsInternet of ThingsMobile Apps |
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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 provide guidance to developers
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Identify technical risks, dependencies, and migration challenges and drive solutions through to resolution
- Maintain technical documentation and source code repositories using Git
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical partners to deliver migration and modernization objectives
- Act as a technical point of contact for development and migration activities, supporting technical decision-making across the initiative
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Senior/Lead-level software development experience, including demonstrated experience providing technical leadership within complex development or modernization initiatives
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python, including Anaconda, as well as SQL and SAS
- Strong ability to understand, interpret, and modernize complex SAS programs and workflows
- Experience with relational databases, including Netezza and Redshift
- Strong Linux/Unix scripting experience
- Experience with CRON scheduling and automation
- Strong experience with unit testing, debugging, code optimization, and performance tuning
- Experience conducting code reviews, establishing development standards, and guiding other developers on technical implementation
- Ability to own technical solutions from requirements and design through development, testing, and implementation
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
- Commitment to code quality, accuracy, maintainability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work within CST hours is preferred
NICE TO HAVE
- Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Copilot
- Working knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide
- Working knowledge of JupyterHub
- Previous experience leading or supporting large-scale SAS-to-Python migration or SAS decommissioning initiatives
- Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to development teams
ABOUT ADASTRA
Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.
Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.
Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Competitive compensation
- Successful referral program
- The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
- Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
- A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.
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