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SAS Architect – Migration to Microsoft Fabric Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled SAS Architect to lead the migration of SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) data and workflows into Microsoft Fabric architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAS, data engineering, and cloud-native analytics platforms, with proven experience in designing scalable, modern data solutions. Key Responsibilitie • sMigration Strategy & Plannin • gAssess current SAS EG environment, data flows, and dependencies • .Define migration roadmap to Microsoft Fabric, including timelines, risks, and mitigation strategies • .Ensure minimal disruption to business processes during migration • .Architecture & Desig • nDesign end-to-end data architecture leveraging Microsoft Fabric components (Data Lake, OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI) • .Map SAS EG datasets, transformations, and reports to Fabric-native equivalents • .Establish best practices for data ingestion, transformation, and consumption in Fabric • .Implementation & Executio • nLead migration of SAS EG jobs, macros, and stored processes into Fabric pipelines • .Optimize data models for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency • .Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to validate migrated reports and dashboards • .Governance & Securit • yImplement data governance, lineage, and cataloging within Fabric • .Ensure compliance with organizational data security and privacy standards • .Define monitoring and alerting mechanisms for migrated workloads • .Collaboration & Leadershi • pWork closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, BI developers, and business stakeholders • .Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members • .Act as subject matter expert for SAS-to-Fabric migration initiatives . Required Skills & Experien • ceStrong expertise in SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Base, and SAS Macro • s.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI • ).Solid understanding of data migration methodologies and ETL/ELT processe • s.Proficiency in SQL, Python, or PySpark for data engineering task • s.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred • ).Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and security framework • s.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skill s.Preferred Qualificatio • nsPrior experience migrating SAS workloads to cloud-native platform • s.Familiarity with Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, and Power B • I.Strong background in data modelling and performance optimizatio • n.Certification in Microsoft Azure Data Engineer / Architect or equivalen t.