Role - SAS Technical LeadLocation - TorontoHybrid positionRole Description:Lead and mentor a team of developers working on SAS and Databricks projects.Architect and design data solutions that leverage both SAS and Databricks for data processing, analytics, and reporting.Oversee migration strategies from SAS to Databricks, ensuring smooth transition and optimization of existing systems.Provide technical expertise and best practices for data modeling, data engineering, and analytics.Lead the development of data pipelines, ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver business requirements.Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration and processing issues across both SAS and Databricks environments.Ensure compliance with data security, governance, and quality standards.Review and optimize existing SAS and Databricks solutions for performance and cost efficiency.
Essential Skills: 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong expertise in Databricks and SAS technologies.Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering large-scale data solutions.Expertise in SAS programming (Base SAS, SAS EG, SAS Macro) and Databricks (Apache Spark, PySpark, SQL).Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data modeling, and cloud architectures.Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.Experience with performance optimization, data governance, and security practices.