Senior Data Migration Specialist - SAS to Snowflake (AWS Hosted)

Job Description :

We are seeking a Senior Data Migration Specialist with hands-on expertise in SAS to Snowflake migration hosted on AWS . The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge in either SAS or Snowflake, with working knowledge of the other— having deep expertise in both is a strong plus

This is a high-impact role where you will lead or contribute significantly to migrating legacy SAS-based data workflows to a modern Snowflake-based architecture within a secure AWS cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the end-to-end migration of data pipelines and workflows from SAS to Snowflake hosted on AWS

Assess current SAS architecture, jobs, and datasets; identify reusable logic and design migration roadmaps.

Design and implement scalable Snowflake solutions in line with best practices.

Optimize data storage, queries, and performance post-migration.

Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless transition.

Document the migration process, validations, and architecture changes.

Provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members as needed.

Required Skills and Experience :

5+ years of hands-on experience in SAS programming, data processing, or analytics

3+ years working with Snowflake in production environments.

Proven experience with migrating SAS to Snowflake , especially within AWS environments

Strong knowledge of AWS services related to data (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, IAM, etc.).

Strong SQL skills and data modeling experience.

Familiarity with ETL tools and migration strategies.

Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in Snowflake.

Nice to Have :

Experience with Python or PySpark for data transformation.

Hands-on with DataOps / CI-CD pipelines for data projects.

Prior experience in regulated or federal environments (if applicable).

Snowflake and / or AWS certifications.

Soft Skills :

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and drive initiatives.

Problem-solver mindset with attention to detail.

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