Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration

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.