Adastra is looking for a SAS/SQL Developer to play a key role in delivering complex data migration and modernization initiatives. This position focuses on translating legacy data logic into efficient, scalable solutions while ensuring data integrity and continuity across evolving platforms.

You’ll work at the intersection of business and technology—interpreting requirements, refining data processes, and helping teams move from legacy environments to modern, streamlined data workflows. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys digging into existing systems, improving them, and seeing the direct impact of their work on business outcomes.

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: Backfill

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modify and enhance SAS, SQL, and data integration processes to support migration from legacy systems to modern platforms
• Convert Datameer workflows to Dataiku and support related testing and validation activities
• Translate business requirements into SAS and SQL-based technical solutions
• Convert legacy stored procedures and database logic into optimized SQL scripts
• Create and maintain data mapping, transformation logic, and lineage documentation
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and testing to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Support business process verification and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders
• Work independently to deliver assigned tasks within project timelines

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an SAS/SQL Developer
• Strong SAS programming experience, including Data Step, Macros, PROC, and PROC SQL
• Advanced SQL development skills, including query optimization and data manipulation
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and data integration
• Experience creating data mapping and lineage documentation
• Experience converting legacy database processes and stored procedures
• Working knowledge of Python for data processing or automation
• Ability to perform light Business Analyst activities, including requirements gathering and documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• SAS certification required

Preferred:

• Demonstrated proficiency through technical assessment
• Experience working in large-scale data migration or modernization projects

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Hadoop, Netezza, Datameer, and/or Dataiku
• Experience supporting analytics, campaign management, reporting, scorecards, or data curation processes
• Exposure to data warehousing concepts and large enterprise data environments

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company 
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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