Senior Data Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the migration of complex SAS codebases to Python as part of a large-scale data modernization initiative. This hands-on role focuses on converting legacy logic into scalable, high-performance Python solutions within a financial data environment. The ideal candidate brings deep SAS and Python expertise, strong data engineering fundamentals, and experience modernizing enterprise data pipelines. Responsibilities & Qualifications • Analyze, document, and migrate complex SAS scripts into Python • Design and implement efficient, maintainable Python solutions • Leverage GitHub and AI-assisted tools to accelerate and standardize code conversion • Collaborate with business and technology teams to validate requirements and outputs • Develop automated testing strategies to ensure accuracy and data integrity • Support and enhance ETL pipelines and data warehouse environments • Document migration approaches, standards, and processes Requirements • 5+ years of hands-on SAS programming experience • 4+ years of professional Python development experience • Proven experience migrating or rewriting SAS code into Python • Strong SQL and data engineering experience; Snowflake, DB2, or similar platforms preferred • Experience with ETL processes, data governance, and large-scale data environments • Familiarity with GitHub and version control best practices • Mortgage or financial services experience preferred • AWS cloud experience is a plus • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills