This position requires an active Security Clearance (Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, or higher).
This position is a fully remote contract opportunity in EST or CS
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This position has the potential to convert to full-time
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Pay Rate: $60-65
/hr
About the R ole
We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to support the modernization of large-scale statistical and survey processing systems. This role focuses on transforming legacy SAS-based workflows into scalable, open-source solutions using Python (including PySpark) and modern data architecture patterns. You will play a key role in re-engineering backend processes, optimizing database logic, and supporting both legacy SAS systems and modern cloud-based, serverless applicat ions.
Key Responsibil
- ities:Modernize legacy SAS-based processes into Python-based solutions (PySpark or R where applic
- able).Refactor and re-architect applications to support cloud-based and serverless data processing work
- flows.Translate procedural logic, stored procedures, and functions into optimized PostgreSQL (PL/p
- gSQL).Develop, maintain, and support existing SAS (Base SAS) work
- flows.Work within a Linux-based environment for development and deplo
- yment.Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solu
- tions.Write, test, and deploy production-ready code; participate in code re
- views.Use Git for version control and contribute to team development stan
- dards.Support backend workflows, job processing, and system performance t
uning.
Requir
- ements:4+ years of Python development experience, including data processing or backend s
- ystems.2+ years of hands-on experience with Base SAS in production enviro
- nments.4+ years of experience developing and refactoring stored procedures, functions, and database logic in Oracle PL/SQL and/or PostgreSQL (PL/
- pgSQL).4+ years of experience working in Linux enviro
- nments.Experience modernizing legacy systems into open-source or cloud-based archite
- ctures.Experience with serverless or containerized environments (e.g., AWS Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technol
- ogies).2+ years of experience with cloud services (e.g., Lambda, SQS, SNS, IAM, or similar services from a major cloud pro
- vider).Experience working with batch processing, ETL pipelines, or data workflow orchest
- ration.Strong SQL skills and experience optimizing database perfo
- rmance.Ability to translate legacy logic into scalable, maintainable sol
- utions.Strong communication skills, particularly in a remote envir
onment.
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