Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration

Job Description

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration for an 8-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Job Description:
The project involves leading the strategic migration of legacy SAS applications to a modern Python-based ecosystem. The role focuses on code conversion, ensuring logic accuracy, and optimizing code for performance within the new platform.

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Responsibilities:
• Translate existing SAS scripts into Python for critical deliverables including IFRS9 Model, Risk Campaigns, and Reporting and Analytics.
• Ensure logic accuracy and functional equivalence, optimizing code for performance and maintainability in the Python environment.
• Execute simultaneous runs of legacy SAS and new Python processes to verify identical outputs and mitigate transition risks.
• Leverage advanced data mining techniques and statistical modeling methodologies to extract, analyze, and validate complex datasets.
• Create comprehensive data dictionary and establish end-to-end data lineage, documenting data origin, transformation, and movement throughout its lifecycle.

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Mandatory Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced SAS and Python expertise
• Proven SAS-to-Python migration experience
• Excellent technical documentation and communication abilities
• Proficiency in data profiling, validation, and quality assurance
• Data lineage mapping and data dictionary development expertise
• Strong understanding of IFRS9 modeling and credit risk analytics

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in statistical background
• Financial institution background
• Parallel testing and validation capabilities
• Experience with regulatory compliance and auditability
• Accessible, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Communication

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration – Assignment Length:
This is an 8-month contract position.

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Start Date:
ASAP

Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is hybrid with 4 days per week in the office.

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