Automation Engineer: Python & PowerShell for Infra

Coforge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge in Chicago, IL is seeking a Python and PowerShell Programmer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that streamline IT operations, infrastructure management, and business processes. The role requires strong scripting expertise, Windows environment experience, and the ability to build scalable automation integrated with enterprise systems.

You will work hands-on to develop, test, and deploy automation scripts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation programming.
• Strong scripting expertise in Python and PowerShell.
• Experience working in Windows environments.
• Ability to develop scalable automation solutions integrated with enterprise systems.
• Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps initiatives through scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize automation solutions using Python and PowerShell.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Create reusable scripts, modules, and utilities to improve efficiency.
• Integrate applications, APIs, databases, and system tools through automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts and scheduled jobs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, QA, and support teams to understand automation requirements.
• Develop logging, exception handling, and monitoring capabilities within automation solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and security guidelines.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps initiatives through scripting and automation.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

OOP

REST API integration

JSON processing

XML processing

Logging and error handling

CI/CD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Git

SQL

Azure

AWS

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Coforge in Chicago, IL is seeking a Python and PowerShell Programmer to design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that streamline IT operations, infrastructure management, and business processes. The role requires strong scripting expertise, Windows environment experience, and the ability to build scalable automation integrated with enterprise systems.

You will work hands-on to develop, test, and deploy automation scripts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to